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Back Exercises: Pelvic Tilt

To start, lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Don’t press your neck or lower back to the floor. Breathe deeply. You should feel comfortable and relaxed in this position.

  • Tighten your abdomen and buttocks, and press your lower back toward the floor. This should be a small, subtle movement.

  • Hold for 5 seconds. Release.

  • Repeat 5 times.

 

Publication Source: Kohatsu W, Integrative Medicine, 2nd ed., Chapter 63 - Low back pain exercises, 2007, pp 687-695
Online Source: National Guideline Clearinghouse http://guidelines.gov/summary/summary.aspx?doc_id=9863&nbr=005287&string=Adult+AND+low+AND+back+AND+pain.
Online Medical Reviewer: Bhattacharyya, Tim MD
Date Last Reviewed: 1/15/2007
Date Last Modified: 12/12/2007