Spinal Stenosis Lumbar
$74.97
Definition:
Abnormal narrowing of the lumbar spinal canal, often with compression of the spinal cord.
Symptoms- Pain in the low back
- Radiating pain in the lower extremity
- Numbness in the lower extremity
- Loss of motor control in the lower extremity
- Standing discomfort
- Weakness
- Bilateral symptoms
- Discomfort above and below knee
- "Shopping cart sign"- need to grab a shopping cart when going into a store in order to hold onto the cart and bend over relieving the pain in the legs.
Causes- Age related degeneration
- Arthritis
- Heredity
- Instability of the spine
- Trauma to the spine
- Tumor
Treatment- ROM and stretching
- Core stabilization exercises
- Lower and upper extremity strengthening
- Pain relief posture education
- Posture program
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.