L3: NATURAL CURVE IN LOWER BACK Teaching points (3 mins)

Lesson instructions:

Read the exercise instructions 
Watch the video
Read key teaching phrases and contraindications

Key teaching phrases 

• “In the beginning this can feel quite awkward, but this will improve with time.” 
• “Try to make the movement come from your hips, not your back.” 
• “You should not feel pain during this movement.” 

Contraindications 

This exercise is not suitable for patients who do not experience relief or have more pain using their natural curve. This can be because the patient is inadvertently accentuating their curve by excessively contracting their spinal muscles and so you can encourage them to relax or try a reduced curve.