Muscle Groups
- Back
Purposes
- Low back flexibility
Overview
The lumbar drape relaxes the low back muscles. The bolster helps facilitate the stretch in the lumbar region. If a bolster is not available you may roll up a small towel and place that under your hips.
Description
- Lying down, place a small foam roller sideway under the upper hips
- Slide the body down so that the foam roller moves slightly under the lower back
- Then straighten one leg at a time
Mistakes
- Keeping the head lifted
- Holding too much tension in the hips and trunk area
