Back and Leg Pain Rehabilitation Exercise

Author: Yan Tiebin, Editor-in-Chief, Ma Chao, Wu Shaoling, Ma Mingquan, Deputy Editors
Publisher: Guangdong Science and Technology Press
Publication Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Indications: Symptom relief of lower back and leg pain. Contraindications: Acute phase of lower back and leg pain or any condition that restricts spinal and lower limb mobility. Preparation Position: Cervical to sixth cervical vertebrae in supine position, seventh to ninth cervical vertebrae in prone position, tenth and eleventh cervical vertebrae in kneeling position, twelfth and thirteenth cervical vertebrae in standing position, and fourteenth cervical vertebrae in hanging exercise. Precautions: 1. Practice under the guidance of a doctor; 2. Maintain the movement for about 5-8 seconds, repeat 4-6 times; 3. Perform the exercise smoothly and slowly. Start with fewer repetitions and gradually increase as appropriate, without increasing pain; 4. When sleeping, the mattress should not be too soft. Use a log board or a 5cm-thick mattress, and add a 1.5cm-thick wide towel under the waist to support it.