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Back Exercises: Seated Rotation

To start, sit in a chair with your feet flat on the floor. Shift your weight slightly forward to avoid rounding your back. Relax, and keep your ears, shoulders, and hips aligned.

  • Fold your arms, elbows just below shoulder height.

  • Turn from the waist with hips forward. Turn your head last.

  • Hold for a count of 5. Return to starting position.

  • Repeat 5 times on one side. Then switch sides.

Publication Source: Kohatsu W, Integrative Medicine, 2nd ed., Chapter 63 - Low back pain exercises, 2007, pp 687-695
Online Source: National Guideline Clearinghouse http://guidelines.gov/summary/summary.aspx?doc_id=9863&nbr=005287&string=Adult+AND+low+AND+back+AND+pain.
Online Medical Reviewer: Bhattacharyya, Tim MD
Date Last Reviewed: 1/15/2007
Date Last Modified: 12/12/2007