Spondylolysis of the Lumbar Spine

Definition:
Degenerative changes in the spine along the discs and facet joints causing dysfunction of the spinal chord or nerves that travel through the foramen. This dysfunction can lead to pain, sensation abnormalities and muscle loss throughout the back, legs and feet.

Symptoms
  • Low back pain
  • Pain with extension
  • Hamstring tightness
  • Radiating pain into the lower extremity
  • Possible numbness or weakness into lower extremity
Causes
  • Degeneration
  • Stress fracture
  • Overtraining
  • Heredity component
  • Repetitive trauma to lumbar spine
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching
  • Core stabilization exercises
  • Lower extremity strengthening
  • Posture program
Spondylolysis of the Lumbar Spine 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 UE LE Lift
  • Sit Up Squat
  • WalkFit Program
  • Gait II
  • Kneeling Hip Flexor

Spondylolysis of the Lumbar Spine Phase II

Purchase Phase

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

Spondylolysis of the Lumbar Spine 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