Hey Jacksonville, Dr. Chris from Active Medical &Chiropractic here with a quick tip on stretching out your back. You don’t have
to wait to visit our office to start working on sore lower back muscles. There
are some techniques you can use in the comfort of your own home. And one of
them uses some items you’d never expect: two tennis balls and a roll of duct
tape!
Putting this together is pretty simple. Take two tennis balls and
place them side-by-side, and then wrap them in duct tape until you have nice
duct-taped wrapped peanut that will hold together. “Okay doc,” you say, “I’ve
got this weird contraption, now how do I use it?”
You put your duct-tape peanut on the floor and lie on top of it,
face up and knees bent. The tennis balls should be oriented parallel to your
waist and in the middle of the curve of your lower back.
Once you’re more or less comfortable in this position, it’s time
to do some exercises! Raise both arms straight up and point your fingers
towards the ceiling. Keep those elbows straight!
Now, take one of your arms and slowly lower it over your head so
that it is parallel to the ground. You should still be keeping your arm fully
outstretched. It’s okay to move your neck if you need to.
Hold this position for several seconds and then slowly return your
arm to its original position. Now repeat the same motion with your other arm.
Repeat this process four more times.
While you are moving your straightened arms up and down, the
tennis balls should be working into your lumbar spine like the knuckles of a
massage therapist, helping to loosen and soften the muscles. Try it and see for
yourself!
You can use this technique to help alleviate lower back pain, and
practicing it daily could help prevent future pain as well.
Of course, if you are in a lot of pain and need to see a
professional, please give us a call!
And as always, take care and be well, Jacksonville!
Yours in health,
Christopher B. Renne, D.C.
Chiropractic Physician
www.activechirocenter.com
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