Lumbar Stabilization: Physical Therapy Treatment & Management
Lumbar Stabilization is an exercise based program including variety of strengthening and flexibility exercises to heighten a person’s range of motion and as well to strengthen his muscles to support spine. This technique not only improvises his current physical conditions and symptoms but also acknowledge him about efficient movement and safe postures. Lumbar Stabilization program further helps you to find and maintain neutral spine position.
Role of a Physical Therapist
Before planning and designing a well suited Lumbar Stabilization program, a physical therapist along with your referring physician; thoroughly examines and evaluates you, as the conditions of each individual are unique and specific. Thereafter a multi- dimensional program including strengthening, training, flexibility and endurance exercises is prescribed accordingly to the individual.
Objectives or Goals of Lumbar Stabilization Program :
- To attain a neutral spine position
- To lower or lessen low back pain
- To cure soft tissue injury like muscle strain
- To lessen or eliminate lower back injuries that occur due to sudden jerks or movements
- To exercise control over the forces acting on spine
- To promote and heighten functional stability
Exercises involved in Lumbar Stabilization Program
During all the exercises performed under Lumbar stabilization program, a neutral spine position is attempted to attain and maintain. As the patient learns to maintain a neutral spine position during current exercise, he is progressed to the next exercise. All the exercises performed under Lumbar Stabilization are patient specific. Following exercises may be recommended under Lumbar Stabilization program :
- Hamstring Stretch :This is a passive form of exercise, where little muscle effort is used or employed.
- Pelvic Tilt : An active form of exercise making use of abdominal muscles to move the spine.
- Arm or Leg raises : A dynamic exercise form, making use of arm or leg movements while maintaining neutral spine position.
- Stretching and aerobic exercises are also incorporated in Lumbar Stabilization physical therapy program.
- Flexibility training is promoted to train muscles and to attain neutral position sine position.
- Cardiovascular conditioning is combined with Lumbar Stabilization to promote total body strength and endurance.
At Active Physical Therapy, our professional and trained physical therapists ,plan and co-ordinate treatment modules which are designed according to your preferences, capabilities, needs and urgencies. Our treatment modules will not only heal your current ailment but also poses a check on the further ones.