Lumbar Neuritis/Radiculitis

Definition:
Lumbar radiculitis is often associated with a herniated or bulging disc. When you suffer an injury or degenerative disc disease to the lumbar (lower back) region of your spine, you will often get referred pain from that injury that goes anywhere from your upper buttocks to your foot. This is also called sciatica.

Symptoms
  • Sharp or burning pain that radiates from the lower back or hip
  • Numbness in lower extremity
  • Weakness in the lower extremity
  • Pain worse with coughing, sneezing, or laughing
Causes
  • Trauma
  • Repetitive heavy lifting
  • Inflammation
  • Age related degeneration
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching
  • Posture program
  • Core stabilization strengthening
  • Lower extremity strengthening
  • Possible surgical intervention
Lumbar Neuritis/Radiculitis Phase I

Purchase Phase

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

Lumbar Neuritis/Radiculitis Phase II

Purchase Phase

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

Lumbar Neuritis/Radiculitis 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