Supine Lumbar Distraction

Exercise Overview

The supine lumbar distraction is a low back assisted stretch exercise that uses a heavy pullup assist band. Start by looping a pullup assist band around your waist and anchoring it to a stable object like a squat rack or band anchor. Lie down on your back in a face up position. Relax the muscles of the abdomen and low back to allow the band to pull the pelvis towards the band’s anchor point.

Muscles Involved

Lumbar SpineLumbar Facet JointLumbar Discs

Related Conditions

Lumbar Disc HerniationLumbar RadiculopathyLumbar Facet SyndromeSacroiliac Joint Syndrome (SIJ Syndrome)

Equipment Needed

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