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Stretches for the lower Back and Gluteus
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The Lower
Back and the Gluts (Buns)
The lower back is the most important
junction in the body since it is where the upper body is linked with the lower
body. But it is not simply where the upper fixes with the lower. It
is a very complex junction that also forms a moveable joint, the
Sacroiliac joint, where the backbone meets the Pelvis. The S.I. joint's
movement is very subtle, but together with the flexibility of the backbone and
the hip joint of the upper leg, we have the flexibility to touch our toes and
turn at the waist.There are layers and
layers of muscles holding the low back and gluteal areas together
enabling complex movement. Over time and for various reasons some or all
of these muscles may tighten and start to restrict movement and even place
pressure on nerves leading out of the backbone. Now there two potential
layers of pain, one in the tightening muscles themselves and the other is pain
in remote areas that the pressured nerves lead to.
To restore the muscle and other soft tissue to their normal healthy state, so
the pain is relieved and range of motion is regained, the tightening process
must be reversed with treatment such as Trigger Point Therapy, and maintained
with the use of correct stretches and exercises.
This section was created to direct you to directions, pictures and video clips
that will describe, and demonstrate the various stretches and exercises that
will help you maintain the healthy condition and mobility of your low back,
abdominal and gluteal areas.
Use the links to the left to find stretch and exercise instructions for specific
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