The exercise that relieves low back pain the most according to patients followed with Andrew®
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From Prayer to Sphinx: the most effective exercise for relieving low back pain.
At Andrew®, thousands of patients follow rehabilitation programs created by their therapists (find a therapist).
By analyzing their feedback, one exercise stands out as the most effective for relieving pain (as with many other exercises on Andrew®): From Prayer to Sphinx.
This gentle movement combines two postures:
prayer (forward resting position)
sphinx (upper body raised on the forearms)
By moving slowly from one to the other, the spine is mobilized and breathing calms down.
Result: in many patients, pain decreased by more than 7 points on the EVA scale.
⚠️ This exercise comes from a program designed by a practitioner. Its effectiveness therefore depends on the context in which it is prescribed, the patient's symptoms, and the overall program implemented by the professional.
⚠️ Only a therapist is authorized to prescribe this exercise. Even though it is widely used, it must be tailored to your situation.
If your practitioner uses the Andrew® app, they can send you the guided video, reminders, and track your progress remotely. A simple way to stay motivated and well supported. (Also read an article on how video increases patient understanding in care).
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