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Lie on your back on the floor, with your knees bent to 90 ° and your feet flat on the floor. Don’t press your neck or lower back to the floor.
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Lean both of your knees to 1 side. Turn your head in the opposite direction. Keep your shoulders flat on the floor. Be gentle and don’t push through pain.
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Hold for 20 seconds, or as instructed. Then slowly move your knees and head in the other direction.
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Repeat 2 to 5 times, or as instructed.
Author: Freed. Becca
Author: Wheeler, Brooke
Online Medical Reviewer: Raymond Turley Jr PA-C
Online Medical Reviewer: Stacey Wojcik MBA BSN RN
Online Medical Reviewer: Thomas N Joseph MD
Date Last Reviewed: 01/01/2025
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