Lower Back and Hip Program
The lower back and hip have a complex relationship, which is impacted by the grind of our day to day lives. Get yourself feeling better by strengthening your lower back muscles and hips while developing a stronger core.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Physioball, Fit Simply Theraloop, Theraband with Handles
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Posterior Pelvic Tilts - Phase 1
Keys:
*Roll your hips back
*Use your hands as cues
*Keep your knees bent -
Supine Marches - Phase 1
Keys:
*Bring leg up to hip level with knee bent
*Do not allow for back to come off mat
*Control the movement on the way down -
Bridges - Phase 1
Keys:
*Foot should be hip width apart
*Avoid arching your lower back
*Maintain Abs engaged -
Hamstring Curls - Phase 1
Keys:
*Start with feet on Physioball
*Keep abs engaged
*Bring ball back as far as you can -
Lower Trunk Rotations - Phase 1
Keys:
*Back remains flat
*Feet on top of Physioball
*Keep under controlEquipment: Physio Ball 55 CM
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Clamshells - Phase 1
Keys:
*Align Feet with backside
*Do not allow for feet to separate
* Place theraband above knee for greater resistance -
Hip Abduction - Phase 1
Keys:
*Have support from upper body
*Do not laterally bend the oppostie way
*Keep abs engaged -
Hip Extension - Phase 1
Keys:
*Have support for your arms
*Do not allow your trunk to rotate
* Small movement back, just past opposite heel -
Sit to Stand - Assisted - Phase 1
Keys:
*Sit closer to edge of seat
*Feet should be hip width apart and place in front of you
*Sink your hips back as you go to sit -
Palloff Press - Phase 2
Keys:
*Keep arms straight
*Push and pull while maintaining tension
*Keep abs engaged -
Dead Bugs - Phase 2
Keys:
*Keep arms straight
*Keep abs engaged
*Do not allow lower back to come off mat -
Ipsilateral Dead Bug - Phase 2
Keys:
* Start with both arms and legs in 90/90 position
*Allow ipsilateral side arm and leg to fully extend
*Squeeze into the block to keep your abs engaged -
Monster Walks - Phase 2
Keys:
*Keep toes pointed straight
*Step at 45 degree angle
*Keep tension on band -
Lateral Steps - Phase 2
Keys:
*Keep feet pointing straight
*Keep shoulders back
*Always keep tension on the band -
Quadruped Hip Extension - Phase 2
Keys:
*Hands under shoulders, Knee under hips
* Keep leg straight
*Maintain abs engaged -
Quadruped Bird Dog - Phase 2
Keys:
*Opposite arm and leg are raised at same time
*Abs stay engaged through movement
*Shoulders over hands, Hips over knees -
Squat - Phase 2
Keys:
*Start by bringing hips back
*Keeps abs engaged
*Push through your heels -
Lifts - Phase 2
Keys:
*Keep arms straight
*Allow trunk to rotate
* Eyes should follow your wrists -
Chops - Phase 2
Keys:
*Keep arms straight
*Allow trunk to rotate
* Eyes should follow your wrists -
Kneeling Hip Thrust - Phase 2
Keys:
*Place theraband around hips for resistance
*Begin in kneeling position with hips resting on legs
*Bring hips forward and keep shoulders back -
High Plank - Phase 3
Keys:
*Keep arms straight
*Keep abs engaged
*Do not allow hips to sink -
Side Plank - Phase 3
Keys:
*Align elbow with shoulder
* Do not allow hips to fall
* Keep feet touching -
Bridged Hamstring Curls - Phase 3
Keys:
*Bring Hips into bridged position
*Keep Abs engaged not allowing hip to drop to floor
*Maintain control of the physioball -
RDL - Phase 3
Keys
*Begin with a hip hinge (hips coming back)
*Keep weight close to body
*Keep shoulders pinched back -
Seated Straight Leg Lift - Phase 3
Keys:
*Begin seated with one leg fully extended and holding the other
*Object size should be between 5-8 inches
*Do not round the movement -
Bridged March - Phase 3
Keys:
*Place theraband just above knees for greater resistance
*Remain in bridge position while performing marches
*Do not hyperextend back -
Spiderman Planks - Phase 3
Keys:
*Begin and remain in High Plank position
*Maintain shoulders above wrist
*Bring leg out and up -
SL Deadlift - Phase 3
Keys:
*Allow small bend at the knee
*Keep weight close to your leg
* Do not allow for hips to rotate -
Stir the Pot - Phase 3
Key:
*Remain in plank position the entire time
*Short circles are easier, longer circles are harder
*Go both clockwise and counterclockwise -
Knee to Chest Stretch
Keys:
*Bend opposite knee if dealing with back discomfort
*Bring knee towards chest
*Hold for 30 seconds -
Hamstring Stretch
Keys:
*Use yoga band or towel
*Bend opposite leg
*Do not allow for opposite hip to come off floor
*Hold for 30 seconds -
Piriformis Stretch
Keys:
*Cross leg over opposite knee
*Push down with arm
*Hold for 30 seconds -
Hip Flexor Stretch
Keys:
*Use a chair or railing for support
*Bring hips forward
*Place knee on soft surface if possible
*Hold for 30 seconds -
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