Hook lying is an excellent physical therapy exercise for back pain. It is easy to perform and highly recommended for anyone suffering from pain when sitting in a chair.
- This position is known as constructive rest.
- The position’s name reflects the fact that it allows you to relax while keeping your mind sharp.
- Another way to perform hook lying is to place your calf on a chair or any other surface tall enough for your legs and feet.
- This variation of hook lying is also known as 90-90 position ninety-ninety. It refers to the angle at which your hips and knees form. If you use this position, make sure to talk to your physical therapist to determine if it is making right angles.
- This position will allow you to align your lower back and lower extremities in neutral, which will reduce muscle strain and ease back tension.
Hook lying position has many benefits
The physical therapy exercise will help to reduce your lower extremities pain, back pain, and general flexibility. If you have a disc problem, hook lying will reduce the flex.
You can support your back when you lie in a hook-like position by relaxing your quadriceps muscles. Simply let your weight sink into your hips, especially if your knees and hips have a 90 degree angle.
By putting your weight into your hips, you can maintain a slight anterior tilt of the pelvis. This will cause your lower back to arch slightly.
This exercise will be recommended by your physical therapist if you have lower back pain or lower extremities pain. You can also improve your daily activities, which include sitting in a chair.
To maximize the benefits of this exercise, ensure that you maintain a perfect 90-degree angle
