Table 1.

Extension protocol.

Close your eyes and take a deep breath. Focus on your back and leg pain at the moment so you can be aware of it and feel it. Now imagine yourself straightening your arms slowly as you do a press-up. Feel yourself pushing up more and more ultimately toward fully locking your arms. As you push up, feel your back arching backward – sore, but safe. As your arms lock completely, you’re arched as far back as you can; feel your back compressing and breathe out and hold 1, 2 and 3 seconds. Now, after compressing the back, slowly feel yourself coming back down; bending your arms and coming down to your starting position. Deep breath. One done; nine to go …(Repeat coaching through all ten extensions)