Spinal Stenosis Lumbar

Definition:
Abnormal narrowing of the lumbar spinal canal, often with compression of the spinal cord.
Purchase 3 Phases

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
Spinal Stenosis Lumbar Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Side Lying Lumbar RR RL
  • Sitting Posture
  • Standing Posture
  • Child Pose
  • Kneeling Hip Flexor
  • Wall Push
  • TA Supine Alt Knee Raise
  • Walkfit
  • WalkFit Program

Spinal Stenosis Lumbar Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Adductor Straddle
  • Plank Hold
  • Lumbar Circuit
  • Q Ped UE LE Lift
  • Bridge Marching
  • Straight Leg Sit Up

Spinal Stenosis 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