Opposite Leg Elevations<\/strong><\/p>\nLying supine (on your back), relax your back. Bend your left leg is the foot is flat on the floor or mat. The right leg should still be extended out straight.<\/p>\n
Slowly elevate the right leg until it is about 5 inches off the floor. This will definitely require you to tighten your stomach muscles to accomplish this.<\/p>\n
Hold the right leg off the ground for 10 to 20 seconds and then repeat this while lifting the opposite leg. Repeat 10 times for each leg.<\/p>\n
While doing any exercises, keep in mind that you should not experience pain while performing them. If you do have anything other than a moderate pull or slight \u2018burn,\u2019 then stop and see your local Keller Chiropractor or other health provider to make sure there is no contraindication to performing the stretching and strengthening exercises.<\/p>\n
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