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 Glutes Stretch

Benefits of exercise:

  • Helps maintain or increase the length of the buttock muscles.

Hints:

  • If the back of your head does not easily rest on the floor, then we would advise you to place a folded towel under your head to help you achieve a neutral spine.

  • Keep both shoulders and head resting in contact with floor.

Repetition recommended:

  • Remission Patient: 4 reps each side and time,1 time/day

  • Flare Patient: 2 reps each side, hold for 20 seconds each time, 3 times/day

References

  1. Back to Action. NAAS. Available [Online] at: https://nass.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Back-to-Action-low-resolution-version.pdf Accessed on 7 May 2019

Disclaimer: This material is not meant to replace professional advice from HCPs. Please consult your doctors/physiotherapist if you have any questions or before undertaking any physical activities.

Exercises should help reduce pain/stiffness. If these symptoms worsen, please stop the exercises and consult your physician / physiotherapist. If symptoms stay the same, consider increasing 1-2 repetitions each time.