Backward bend (herniated disc)
Backward bend (herniated disc)
- Stand with your feet hip-width apart. Your toes should point forward. Do not lock your knees.
- Place your hands in the small of your back.
- Bend backward as far as you can, keeping your knees straight. Hold this position for a few seconds. Then return to your starting position.
- Repeat 2 to 4 times. Each time, try to bend backward a little farther, until you bend backward as far as you can.
If your pain spreads down your leg or increases down your leg, stop this exercise.
Current as of: May 1, 2026
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