Pelvic tilt. Specialists treating patients with sciatica from isthmic spondylolisthesis frequently recommend the pelvic tilt (Figure 10), as it will hold the lower spine in the flexed position. This includes lying on the back with knees bent and flattening the back by tightening the lower stomach muscles, pulling the navel in and up.
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Fig 10: Tighten lower stomach muscles and buttocks to flatten back. |
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Fig 6: Fold arms across chest, flatten back by tightening lower abs, and raise head and shoulders from floor. |
Hook-lying march. As another form of stabilization exercise, the hook-lying march (Figure 11) and hook-lying combination (Figure 12) are again useful here as well.
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Fig 11: Tighten lower stomach muscles and raise one leg slowly 3-4 inches from floor. |
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Fig 12: Flatten back to floor, then slowly raise one leg while lowering the opposite arm. |
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