Elbow Cobra - Early stage Lumbar Disc Herniation and Sciatica
Exercise Overview
Elbow Cobra is a gentle prone lumbar extension exercise often used early in rehabilitation for lumbar disc herniation and sciatica. It aims to reduce nerve-related leg symptoms, improve lumbar extension tolerance, and promote symptom centralization when appropriately tolerated.
Muscles Involved
Lumbar erector spinaeMultifidusGluteus maximusTriceps brachiiAnterior shoulder stabilizers
Related Conditions
Lumbar disc herniationSciaticaLumbar radiculopathyDiscogenic low back painReduced lumbar extension mobility