Sprain and Strain of the Lumbar Spine

Definition:
An injury to the lumbar spine when the joint is carried through a range of motion greater than normal, but without dilocation or fracture; an injury resulting from tensile force
Purchase 3 Phases

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 and Strain 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

Sprain and Strain of the Lumbar Spine Phase II

Purchase Phase

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

Sprain and Strain 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