From Laura Inverarity, D.O.,
Your Guide to Physical Therapy.
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1)Lay on your back

2)Bend your knees to a comfortable position

3)Lock your fingers behind your head

4)Curl your head, shoulders, upper and lower back off the floor and angle your left elbow toward your right knee

5)Hold this position for 5 seconds

6)Slowly return to starting position

7)Curl your head, shoulders, upper and lower back off the floor and angle your right elbow toward your left knee

8)Hold this position for 5 seconds

9)Slowly return to starting position

10)Repeat 10 more times alternating your twisting motion