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EXERCISE PRECAUTIONS
The following exercises are NOT recommended.

Image depicting "bent over hamstring" precaution exercise.

 Bent over hamstring stretch

Caution:

  • This exercise causes the hamstrings to tighten instead of relax (stretch).
  • Bending forward beyond 70% flattens the low back curve and increases disc pressure.

Image depicting "double leg lift" precaution exercise.

 Double leg lift

Caution:

  • Hip and low back muscles perform much of the work in a double leg lift.
  • Also, this exercise tends to increase the low back curve too much.

Image depicting "neck rotation" precaution exercise.

 Neck Rotation Exercises

Caution:

  • Head circles can compress the cervical discs and potentially pinch nerves.

Image depicting "flexion and rotation" precaution exercise.

 Flexion and rotation exercises

Caution:

  • Flexion and rotation exercises put the low back discs and supporting structures at higher risk for injury.

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