Schmorls Nodes Lumbar Region

Definition:
Prolapse of the nucleus pulposus through the lumbar vertebral body endplate into the spongiosa of an adjacent vertebra.

Symptoms
  • May or may not be symptomatic
  • Lower back pain
  • Chronic pain
  • Radiculopathy
Causes
  • Arthritis
  • Scoliosis
  • Lumbar spine stenosis
  • Sports injury
  • Degeneration
  • Genetic component
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching
  • Core stabilization exercises
  • Lower extremity strengthening
  • Posture program
Schmorls Nodes Lumbar Region 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 UR LR Lift
  • Sit Up Squat
  • WalkFit Program
  • Gait II
  • Kneeling Hip Flexor

Schmorls Nodes Lumbar Region Phase II

Purchase Phase

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

Schmorls Nodes Lumbar Region 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