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From: <leskayc@a...>
> I lie on my back on the floor, knees bent. Then I tilt the head back so
that
> the chin is pointing to the ceiling and raise my shoulders off the
> floor-doesn't have to be much movement, but you really feel it in your
lower
> abdomen. This bothers my neck,....
You can take some of the stress off your neck by doing the same exercise
with hands behind head, elbows out, neck straight, lift shoulders toward
ceiling.
> Lie on the
> back with legs extended and toes pointed. Slowly raise the legs, then
slowly
> lower them, stopping about 3 inches from the floor
Straight-legged leg lifts can be very hard on the back. Be sure to keep
your lower back pressing into the floor. You might also try leg lifts with
your hands under you rear end to help keep your pelvis tilted and your back
from arching.
Once you start seeing results, exercise is much more fun!
Kate Leff
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