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Pose: Leg Stretch #3 on Block at Wall

- Pose Type: Static lower back and hip stretch
- Key Areas of Focus: Quadratus lomborum, iliotibial band, hamstrings, gluteals.
- Great For: Stretching and tractioning the low back, hamstrings and IT Band.
- Therapeutic Application: Excellent pose for tractioning and decompressing the lower back vertebrae and discs. Especially helpful for dancers, runners, and high heel wearers!
- Tips: The twisting leg should cross all the way over to touch the floor. For extra traction of the lower back, move the twisting leg's buttock toward the wall.
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*Note: Not all exercises are suitable for everyone. Consult your doctor before beginning this or any exercise program. The instruction and advice contained herein are in no way intended to be a substitute for medical counseling.

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