Dorsal-lumbar stretches

Cases studies Aims of the exercises Rules for performance of exercises Abdominal exercises Dorsal-lumbar exercises Cervical-dorsal exercises Exercises for glutei and quadriceps Dorsal-lumbar stretches  Knee embrace Lateral stretch The cat Cervical-dorsal stretches Ischio-tibial stretches

The cat

This movement is specifically designed to relax the paravertebral muscles.

The starting position is on all fours, with knees and hands resting on the floor, arms vertical and back straight and horizontal. You may gently arch it backward if it does not hurt to do so.

From this position, hunch up the back as much as possible, arching it forward and making it upwardly convex, and sit on your heels. Return to the starting position and repeat the movement until completion of the series.