Lumbar Rotation Stretch

Exercise Overview

The lumbar rotation stretch is used to increase your rotation. Start by lying down on your back with your arms out to the side. Raise one leg to 90 degrees hip flexion and bend the knee to 90 degrees. Bring the leg across the body and pull it with the opposite arm towards the floor. Hold for 20-30 seconds.

Muscles Involved

MultifidusQuadratus lumborum (QL)Functional Back linelatissimus dorsigluteus maximusthoracolumbar fascia

Related Conditions

SIJ syndromelow back strainQL strainthoracolumbar syndromehip spine syndromepiriformis syndromepseudo sciaticaglute tendinitis

Equipment Needed

No equipment needed

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