"Brace" your stomach-tighten your muscles by pulling in and
imagining your belly button moving toward your spine. You should feel like your
back is pressing to the floor and your hips and pelvis are rocking
back.
Hold for 10 seconds while breathing
smoothly.
Repeat 8 to 12 times.
Primary Medical Reviewer
William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer
Robert B. Keller, MD - Orthopedics
Last Updated
February 6, 2008
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Last Updated:
February 06, 2008
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