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Back Exercises

by Laura Inverarity, D.O.
for About.com

Updated November 11, 2006

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Hip Rolls


1) Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor
2) Turn your head to the left as you relax and let your knees fall down to the floor on the right side by rotating your trunk
3) Hold for a count of five
4) Return to starting position
5) Turn your head to the right as you relax and let your knees fall down to the floor on the left side by rotating your trunk
6) Hold for a count of five
7) Repeat 10 more times
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