Lumbar Disc Disorders with Myelopathy

Definition:
Lumbar disc disorder with myelopathy refers to a disorder of the lumbar spine that results in compression of the lowest portion of the spinal cord (conus medullaris). Myelopathy is an inclusive term referring to any disorder of the spinal cord. The lumbar region specifies the lower portion of the spine from the mid- to lower back between the thoracic spine of the upper back and sacral region at the base of the spine. The lumbar spine contains five vertebrae (L1-L5).
Purchase 3 Phases

Symptoms
  • Pain in the lumbar spine
  • Radiating pain in legs
  • Numbness in the legs
  • Loss of bowel/bladder symptoms and sexual dysfunction
Causes
  • Trauma to lumbar spine
  • Inflammation in the lumbar spine
  • Bone spurring
  • Tumor
  • Age related degeneration
Treatment
  • Possible surgical intervention
  • ROM and stretching
  • Core muscle stabilization
  • Lower and upper extremity strengthening
Lumbar Disc Disorders with Myelopathy Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Sitting Posture
  • Standing Posture
  • TA Supine Alt Knee Raise
  • Prone Spine Extension
  • Wall Squats
  • Side Lying Lumbar RR RR
  • Q Ped UE LE Lift
  • Sit Up Squat
  • Gait II
  • Kneeling Hip Flexor
  • WalkFit Program

Lumbar Disc Disorders with Myelopathy Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Stairmaster X 20 Minutes
  • Lumbar Circuit
  • Plank Hold
  • Side Plank On Elbow
  • Superman Holds
  • Warrior

Lumbar Disc Disorders with Myelopathy Phase III

Purchase Phase

  • Plank Hold
  • Straight Leg Sit Up
  • Single Leg Bridge
  • Superman Holds
  • Side Plank On Elbow
  • Plank Hold Alternate UE LE
  • Lunge Walk Med Ball Rotation