Standing straight, lift one leg straight ahead, while bracing yourself on a strong surface with the hand on the same side as the lifted leg. Make a circle with your foot, moving your leg around in a direction toward the outside of your body (clockwise if turning your right leg, counter-clockwise if turning your left leg). Make one hundred revolutions for each leg.

Try to get into a slow, relaxed rhythm to help your lower back loosen up. Closing your eyes may help you feel more closely how each part of your leg, hip, and lower back is connected and moving together to help you accomplish this exercise. You will begin to feel your body warming up as you move through the exercise. You may begin to feel that this part of your body is becoming more unified, and this will help you, not only with the exercise, but after, when you are walking, standing, or sitting down. If you have been sitting in one place for a long time (such as at a desk at work), take the time to notice how you are sitting. Are you balanced or out of balance? Are you putting pressure on one side of your body? Are you hunched over? If you are noticing the signs of pressure on your lower back, take a break for a few minutes and try this exercise.