Lumbar Side Bend

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Starting Position
Begin kneeling on your hands and knees on a mat or soft surface. Place your hands directly below your shoulders, palms flat, and your knees directly below your hips. Keep the spine in a neutral position, as to now increase the curves in your spine. Begin with your head facing down, in line with the neck (not pictured).

Action
Keeping arms and legs as still as possible, and head facing down, rock your left hip around towards your left shoulder as the right hip moves backward slightly. You should feel a stretch in your left hip. Hold for 15-30 seconds, return to center and switch sides.

Repeat 2-3 times.

Special Instructions
Keep lower back and spine neutral.