Fig. 1

a Abdominal tightening—the subject is asked to do the movement which will bring the two hips together and feel for the contraction of lower abdominal muscles. b Pelvic tilt exercises done by keeping both hands behind buttocks and pressing on them by arching the spine. c Partial curl. d Extension (Surya Namaskar) exercises. The patient is advised to do the Surya Namaskar posture within the pain-free range