Hold the stretch for 30-45 seconds.
The first picture shows the starting position. Make sure your support foot is pointing more towards the stretching leg than sideways. The foot of the leg being stretched should point straight up. For maximum effect keep leg being stretched straight. However if you have a knee problem then a slight bend in the leg being stretched may be necessary.
The second stage of the stretch involves leaning forward from the hips to increase the force of the stretch. Note that the back is kept straight. This protects the lower back from injury.
The first picture shows the starting position. Make sure your support foot is pointing more towards the stretching leg than sideways. The foot of the leg being stretched should point straight up. For maximum effect keep leg being stretched straight. However if you have a knee problem then a slight bend in the leg being stretched may be necessary.
The second stage of the stretch involves leaning forward from the hips to increase the force of the stretch. Note that the back is kept straight. This protects the lower back from injury.For all exercises and stretches on this blog, please ensure you are taught how to perform the exercise by a qualified member of Original Osteopathy. We accept no responsibility for any exercise attempted that we have not shown you! If you have been shown the exercise and experience any unexpected symptoms, discontinue and contact Original Osteopathy.
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