Remember: Begin
your Lumbar Extender program with the Support Arch in the Level
1 position. |
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Sit with your back to the arch. Slowly lie back onto
the Support Arch with your knees bent. The wide end of the
unit should be positioned close to your hips/buttocks or base
of your spine so that the Support Arch supports your Lumbar
region of your back. Try to center your spine in the slot that
is designed to cradle your spine and provide extra comfort. |
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| TIP: You
may want to place a pillow beneath your head for added comfort. |
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| Stretch
Positions |
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2.
Simple Stretch Position
Relax as much as possible and breath normally. With your knees
bent, rest your arms at your sides. This position provides the
least amount of stretch and is the easiest to do when starting
out. If a greater stretch is desired, proceed to the following
positions. |
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Moderate Stretch Position
Raise your arms over your head and shoulders and rest them as close
to the floor as you can for an additional stretch. In time it will
become easier, and you may be able to extend your arms fully and
rest your elbows comfortably on the floor. |
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4.
Maximum Stretch Position
Extend your legs and arms fully, as shown in the photo. Remove
the pillow from beneath your head for the maximum amount of stretch.
Feel your back, shoulder, chest and abdominal muscles stretching,
and concentrate on relaxing as much as possible. |
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5.
Rolloff and Recover
Roll onto your side and off the BackMagic®. Sit up gradually
and rest for 30 seconds before standing. Remember, you have just
had a major stretch and you should allow your blood to move back
down from your head to your heart, otherwise you may become dizzy. |
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Positions to Try |
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Arm Stretch
Experiment with different arm and hand positions to feel how different
muscles in the shoulders and arms are being stretched gently and
easily |
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Thoracic Stretch
Slide the BackMagic® toward your head to support and stretch
the thoracic region of your back. This stretch isolates and targets
many postural muscles. It is recommended that you use a pillow
when you begin doing this stretch. Level 1 will usually provide
a sufficient stretch in this area. |
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Final
Note
The BackMagic® was designed to make your life more
enjoyable through better back health. It is a convenient
and easy-to-use treatment and preventative care product.
Use your BackMagic® to
stretch muscles and relieve back pain due to tight muscles, excessive
flexion, and poor spinal alignment. Incorporate it into your daily
routine to achieve maximum results.
Remember:
The BackMagic® can be used anytime. Users find it
most beneficial when they use it just prior to or immediately
after any prolonged activity or inactivity.
Thanks again for taking this simple
step toward improving the quality of
your life with the BackMagic®! |
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