Basic stretches for common forms of lower back pain
- Piriformis stretch is excellent for sciatica. May also be adapted to sitting position.
- Lumbar stretch is very good to relieve acute lower back strain caused by heavy lifting, shoveling, or similar activities with axial loading.
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Dr. Kwinter is a Cayman Family Doctor. He runs a Family Medicine Clinic at Cayman Medical in George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.
Dr. Kwinter is a Cayman Family Doctor. He runs a Family Medicine Clinic at Cayman Medical in George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.