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Best Exercise for Low Back Pain: Cat and Camel Combo

devchengkalath.com The Cat & Camel Physical Therapy Exercise Described By Toronto Physiotherapist Dev Chengkalath This back mobilization exercise is designed to loosen up the joints and tissue surrounding the spine. It should not be taken as a stretch but as an active motion exercise used to improve controlled flexibility. This movement results is lower spine loads while improving back mobility. Aim for 6-10 cycles. Key points -only work in your pain free range -keep your hands directly beneath the shoulders -keep your knees directly beneath the hips -your spine should flex and arch together as a unit -you don't need to go to the end range of motion