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    Back Exercises: Neck and Torso Rotation

    Lie on your back, knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Keep your ears, shoulders, and hips aligned. Breathe deeply and relax.

    • From starting position, drop both knees to one side. At the same time, turn your head and look in the other direction.
    • Keep both feet in contact with the floor, and keep your arms at your sides.
    • Hold for ____ seconds. Then slowly switch sides.
    • Repeat ____ times to each side.
    Woman lying on back with legs rotated to one side and head rotated to opposite side.

    Online Medical Reviewer: Elizabeth Oswald PT DPT
    Online Medical Reviewer: Marianne Fraser MSN RN
    Online Medical Reviewer: Trina Bellendir PT
    Date Last Reviewed: 4/1/2024
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    Southern New Mexico
    Surgery Center

    2301 Indian Wells Rd. Suite B
    Alamogordo, NM 88310
    www.snmsc.org

    Phone: 575.437.0890
    Fax: 575.437.0905
    Email: info@snmsc.org

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