|
General Instructions
Do Not Sit when you have
low back pain. This increases the pressure
within the disc and the joints of your
spine. If your doctor prescribes a
belt to wear, remove it to do these
exercises. If your doctor agrees, it
is good to alternate hot and cold on
your back before doing these exercises.
This is done by applying moist heat
in the form of a hot towel for 10 minutes
followed by 5 minutes of ice therapy
in which a moist cool towel is placed
on the skin with an ice bag on it.
If your doctor suggests
nutritional supplementation, be sure
to follow it closely.
Do these exercises on
a firm surface such as the floor or
a mat. Do not be alarmed if discomfort
is noted during exercise. If this pain
is great, stop it and consult your
doctor before continuing.
 The Cox exercises are to be used in conjunction with your chiropractic
care and should be discussed with your
chiropractic physician before use.
|
Lie on your back with your knees flexed and your feet
flat on the floor as close to the buttocks
as possible. Keep the knees together. Tighten
the muscles of the lower abdomen and buttocks
so as to flatten your lower back against
the floor. Slowly raise your hips up from
the floor and hold for a slow count of
8. Repeat this exercise 4 times. If you
cannot raise your hips from the floor,
merely tighten the belly, the abdominal
and buttock muscles and wait until you
can raise the hips.
