Lumbargo – Step 4

Rehabilitation starts with the exercises in Step 1. When the exercises can be performed without pain, rehabilitation starts on the next step.

How often and for how long should I train? Training frequency and duration are individual. Start with about 3 repetitions per workout. exercise and at least 3 times a week. Slowly increase the number of repetitions and load without exceeding the pain threshold

Do I have to do the whole program every time? No, you can divide the exercises into different days. The most important thing is to exercise regularly and gradually increase the intensity

Instruction

Read the full instruction for rehabilitation here

The time in minutes indicates the time distribution between stretching, balance and strength if you train for one hour.
Whether you train for one hour or 10 minutes, for example, is adapted to your starting point – and can be increased over time.

Condition

Unlimited: Cycling, swimming, running with increasing distances and small jumps on soft surfaces.

Stretching

15 minutes of each training session

Stand with the training leg stretched on a step/stool while bending the front body slightly forwards. Hold the stretch for 20 seconds.

Stand on one leg. Support yourself with one hand against a wall or chair. Bend the opposite knee and grasp your foot with the hand on the same side. Pull your foot upwards and your knee slightly backwards, so that you feel a gradual stretch in your thigh. Hold the stretch for 20 seconds. Repeat the exercise, alternating between your right and left legs.

The exercise can also be performed lying on your side or stomach.

Stand up straight with your hands on your hips. Gently arch your back and press down slightly with your hands to deepen the arch, so that you feel a gradual stretch in your abdominal muscles. Hold the position for 20 seconds. Relax for 20 seconds.

Lie on your back with one leg straight. Bend the other leg and place your foot on the other side of the stretched leg. With both hands, pull your knee up towards the opposite shoulder so that your buttocks are increasingly stretched. Hold the stretch for 20 seconds. Repeat the exercise on the opposite leg.

Lie on your back. Bend your hips and knees. Wrap your hands around your shins and press your knees towards your head, lifting your head at the same time to gradually stretch your back. Hold the position for 20 seconds. Relax for 20 seconds

‘The Cobra. Lie on your stomach with your forehead on the floor, palms by your shoulders and elbows in towards your body. Lift your head and upper back. The navel remains on the floor. Hold the position for at least 5 seconds. Return to the starting position. Relax for at least 5 seconds.

Coodination

5 minutes of each training session

Balance on two feet on the balance board. To begin with, use your hand to support yourself against the wall. Later, balance on one foot without support. Try balancing with your eyes closed later.

Lie on your back with the ball under the training leg. Lift your hip off the floor and stretch your healthy leg. Hold the position for 10 seconds. Repeat the exercise alternately with the right and left leg.

Strength

40 minutes of each training session

Sit on a chair with a broomstick behind your back with both elbows holding the broomstick (as shown in the picture). Rotate from side to side at a steady pace.

Lie on your back with your knees bent. Keeping your knees together, turn them down towards the floor to the right. Turn your arms and face to the left so that your left arm is stretched out on the floor. Repeat the exercise, turning your knees, arms and face to the opposite side.

Lie on your side with your lower arm above your head. Your arm rests on your elbow and your hand supports your head. Raise both legs together as high as possible towards the ceiling. Hold the position for a few seconds and slowly lower your legs back to the starting position.

‘Plank. Lie on the floor on your stomach, supporting only your elbows and toes so that your hips do not touch the floor. Hold the position for as long as possible.

“Hamstring plank”. Lie on your back with your body fully extended. Press your heels into the floor, tense your whole body, and lift your hips off the floor. Hold the tension for as long as possible.

The exercise can be made more difficult by lifting one leg.

Lie on your stomach on a table. Hold the edge of the table with your hands at head height. Bend both knees. Tighten your glutes and lift your legs straight up towards the ceiling.

‘Bicycle crunch. Lie on your back. Hands on the back of your neck. Make cycling movements with your legs and alternately bring your right elbow towards your left knee and your left elbow towards your right knee. Extend the extended leg fully