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It is important to follow your doctor or therapist recommendations about any exercise program. Consult with your practitioner before beginning any program or you may injure yourself.
THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE
Q) How can we lock in our corrective treatment improvements?
A) With a program of therapeutic exercise. We teach our patients special exercises designed just for them to help strengthen and correct their own unique problem. There are many exercises that can be performed in the home. Exercises can improve the effectiveness of a spinal correction by as much as 50%. This helps "lock-in" our results and prevent conditional relapse. Low Back Pain Exercise Guide (From the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons) Regular exercises to restore the strength of your back and a gradual return to everyday activities are important for your full recovery. Your healthcare practitioner may recommend that you exercise 10 to 30 minutes a day one to three times a day during your early recovery. They may suggest some of the following exercises. This guide can help you better understand your exercise and activity program, supervised by your healthcare provider. Initial Exercise Program
Initial Exercise Program
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Ankle Pumps - Lie on your back. Move ankles up and down. |
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Heel Slides - Lie on your back. Slowly bend and straighten knee. |
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Abdominal Contraction - Lie on your back with knees bent and hands resting below ribs. Tighten abdominal muscles to squeeze ribs down toward back. |
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Heel Raises - Stand with weight even on both feet. Slowly raise heels up and |
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Straight Leg Raises - Lie on your back with one leg straight and one knee |
Intermediate Exercise Program
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Single Knee to Chest Stretch - Lie on your back with both knees bent. |
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Hamstring Stretch - Lie on your back with legs bent. Hold one thigh behind knee. Slowly straighten knee until a stretch is felt in back of thigh. Hold 20 seconds. Relax. Repeat 5 times on each side. |
Lumbar Stabilization Exercises With Swiss Ball - Abdominal muscles must remain contracted during each exercise. See "Abdominal Contraction" exercise from initial exercise program. Perform each exercise for 60 seconds. The further the ball is from your body, the harder the exercise.
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Standing with ball between your low back and wall. |
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Lie on your stomach over ball. |
Advanced Exercise Program
Aerobic Exercises - Maintain spine in neutral position while stabilizing with abdominal muscles to protect the low back during aerobic exercise. 1. Stationary bike for 20 to 30 minutes. 2. Treadmill for 20 to 30 minutes



