Things You Need for This Exercise
- A large towel
- A strong string, rope, or sturdy rubber bands
- A flat surface
- Five minutes of your day (three times a day for acute lower back pain)
Here’s How It Works
- Roll the towel as tight as you can so that it is 15 inches long and 4 inches thick
- Tie the towel with the string or rubber bands to keep it well-wound
- Lie on a flat surface (hardwood floor is best, a yoga mat or blanket on the floor is OK; not on a bed or a mattress)
- Place the towel in the lower part of your back, below the navel line
- Align your legs with your shoulders and try to touch the big toes together, looking inward
- Stretch your arms upward and downward by placing your pinky fingers together
- Close your eyes and relax for five minutes. The position looks like this.
