Lumbar DJD Arthritis

Definition:
Arthritis characterized by erosion of articular cartilage of the lumbar spine, which becomes soft, frayed, and thinned with eburnation of suchondral bone and outgrowths of marginal osteophytes; pain and loss of function result.

Symptoms
  • Pain in the lumbar spine
  • Loss of ROM in the lumbar spine
  • Radiating pain into the legs
  • Numbness in the legs
  • Pain with lumbar extension
Causes
  • General wear and tear
  • Age Related
  • Disc degeneration
  • Sudden fall or trauma
  • Motor vehicle accident
  • Genetic factors
  • Repetitive stress
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching
  • Core muscle stabilization
  • Lower and upper extremity strengthening
  • Posture program
Lumbar DJD Arthritis Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Standing Posture
  • Sitting Posture
  • Walkfit
  • WalkFit Program
  • TA Supine Alt Knee Raise
  • Side Lying Lumbar RR RL
  • Prone Spine Extension
  • Child Pose
  • Q Ped UE LE Lift
  • Kneeling Hip Flexor

Lumbar DJD Arthritis Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Stairmaster X 20 Minutes
  • Lumbar Circuit
  • Wall Squats
  • Plank Hold
  • Warrior
  • Cross Leg Forward Bend

Lumbar DJD Arthritis 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