Tips for Soothing Low Back Pain

Dr. Steven Weiniger

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Reduce swelling, incorporate breathing, tuck & arch

I am often asked questions on pain management and treatment…

What is the best stretch for a sore tailbone?

This is not clinical advice, but things some have tried with success:

Reduce swelling with ice–lying on your back with a soft gel pack under your tailbone, gently “tuck your tail” down and then arch your back to create motion.
Add breathing to it, breathing in as you arch and out as you tuck. Then firmly pull your belly in as you tuck, relaxing as you arch.
Then try same, but move gently side to side, pressing the tailbone into the gel pack.

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Dr. Steven Weiniger

Internationally renowned posture expert, Dr. Steven Weiniger, has trained tens of thousands of practitioners to first rehab injuries and then keep patients moving well with StrongPosture® rehab protocols. He’ll show you how to add services, reduce drop-off, transition patients from rehab to wellness care, and grow word-of-mouth referrals - using effective, engaging protocols. Dr. Weiniger is the founder of the advanced posture specialist certification, Certified Posture Exercise Professional (CPEP®), setting the clinical standard for posture improvement and rehab protocols with clinicians worldwide. His expertise is featured extensively in media including ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and Global News.