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    October 28, 2018
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Sigillo Chiropractic Three Easy Back Stretches One way to stay flexible and avoid back pair is to do some stretching every day. Here are three stretches you can do at home The back stretch: Lie on the floor on your stomach with your palms on the floor ina "push- up" position. Slowly push your upper body of Dr. Christopher J. Sigillo, D.C. the floor while keeping your hips in contact with the floor. Let your back relax. Hold for 30 seconds. Repeat three times. The hamstring stretch: Get a bath-size towel and lie on the floor on your back with both legs straight. Bend one at the knee and raise the other straight in the air. Loop the towel over the arch of the raised foot and gently pull on the towel as you push against your foot. You should feel the stretch in the back of the thigh. Hold that position for 30 seconds, thern relax. Do the same with the other leg and repeat three times per leg. The piriformis stretch: The piriformis muscle runs through the buttock and plays a part in hip and leg rotation. If this muscle is strained, it can contribute to back pain. Once again, lie on the floor on your back. Bend one leg at the knee and cross it over the other. Pull gently on the knee and hold for 30 seconds. You should feel the stretching in the buttock Relax, do the other leg and repeat three times with each. Talk with your chiropractor about these and other stretches you can do at home Presented as a service to the community by Sigillo Chiropractic 8 Graves St., Brockport 637-3630. Most major insurance accepted. Visit us on the web at www.sigillochiropractic.com