clamshell for back problems
- lie on your side with a pillow under your head. keep your feet and knees together and your knees bent.
- raise your top knee, but keep your feet together. do not let your hips roll back. your legs should open up like a clamshell.
- hold for about 6 seconds.
- slowly lower your knee back down.
- repeat 8 to 12 times.
- switch to your other side and repeat the steps.
current as of: july 17, 2023
author: healthwise staff
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