Sprain/Strain Lumbar

Definition:
An injury to a ligament of the lumbar spine when the joint is carried through a range of motion greater than normal, but without dilocation or fracture; or an injury resulting from tensile force to muscle or tendon of the lumbar spine.

Symptoms
  • Low back pain and upper buttock pain
  • Loss of ROM in the lumbar spine
  • Low back muscle spasm
  • Pain associated with activities, and generally relieved with rest
Causes
  • Faulty posture
  • Heavy lifting
  • Direct blow
  • Fall
  • Muscle imbalance
  • Weakness in core musculature
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching
  • Soft tissue massage
  • Core stabilization exercises
  • Lower extremity strengthening
Sprain/Strain Lumbar Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Standing Posture
  • Sitting Posture
  • TA Supine Alt Knee Raise
  • Child Pose
  • Kneeling Hip Flexor
  • Push Up Knee Holds
  • Chair Pose Yoga
  • Q Ped UE LE Lift
  • Walkfit
  • WalkFit Program
  • Side Lying Lumbar RR RL

Sprain/Strain Lumbar Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Lower Abdominal Series
  • Straight Leg Sit Up
  • Push Up Knee Holds
  • Plank Hold
  • Q Ped UE LE Lift
  • Side Plank On Elbow
  • Stairmaster X 20 Minutes

Sprain/Strain Lumbar 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