EXERCISES-HELP YOUR PAIN
• Side bends
As in previous exercise but this time put your hands over your head, holding your arms together by grasping your elbows with your hands. Do this ten times.
• Three point toe touch’
Stand straight with your arms at your sides and your legs spread slightly apart. Bend down so that your hands are reaching for your toes. Now, without coming up, reach back further towards your body. And once more reach further back. Your hands do not have to touch the floor. Do this ten times.
Stand facing the wall. Put your feet about half a metre away from the wall with your hands supporting your weight on the wall. Keeping your heels flat on the floor let your arms bend and let your body go towards the wall without lifting your heels from the floor. Count to three and then push your body away from the wall. Repeat ten times.
Try to keep a diary from the time you commence the exercise program and discuss your progress with your doctor or physical therapist. As time goes by you may be pleasantly surprised at the speed of your progress.
However, do not despair if you experience pain or discomfort in the initial stages of your exercise program and remember to reward yourself for every slight success.
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