Bridging

1. Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor
2. Place your feet hip-width apart and gently contract your abdominal muscles to flatten your low back into the floor
3. Keep your abdominals contracted and lift your hips up off the floor
4. Press your heels into the floor for added stability
5. Avoid pushing your hips too high, which can cause arching in your low back
6. Keeping your abdominals tight helps prevent excessive arching in the low back
7. Slowly lower yourself back to your starting position
8. Complete the necessary repetitions as prescribed by your clinician