Heel Raises Level 2

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MOTION:

Stand with your weight One leg only. Place your hands on a wall or chair for balance. Slowly raise your heel off the ground, then slowly lower it.

REPETITIONS:

Repeat 10 times

EXPERT: Physical Therapist, "Dr. Jo"

Back Pain Overview

Back pain includes lower back pain, middle back pain, upper back pain or low back pain with sciatica. Nerve and muscular problems, degenerative disc disease, and arthritis can result in back pain. Back pain symptoms may be relived with pain medication or pain killers.

Heel Raises Level 1

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MOTION:

Stand with your weight even on both feet. Place your hands on a wall or chair for balance. Slowly raise both heels off the ground, then slowly lower them.  For a more difficult exercise, try standing on one leg only and lift one heel off the ground each time.

REPETITIONS:

Perform 10 times

EXPERT: Physical Therapist, "Dr. Jo"

Back Pain Overview

Back pain includes lower back pain, middle back pain, upper back pain or low back pain with sciatica. Nerve and muscular problems, degenerative disc disease, and arthritis can result in back pain. Back pain symptoms may be relived with pain medication or pain killers.

Ankle Pumps

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MOTION:

Lie on your back, with your feet elevated on a pillow or cushion. Move your ankles up and down.

REPETITIONS:

Repeat 10 times

EXPERT: Tara Pollak, Evolution Physical Therapy

Back Pain Overview

Back pain includes lower back pain, middle back pain, upper back pain or low back pain with sciatica. Nerve and muscular problems, degenerative disc disease, and arthritis can result in back pain. Back pain symptoms may be relived with pain medication or pain killers.