Lumbosacral Spine - Class 3 Flashcards
where is the lumbosacral/lumbopelvic region
from inferior margins of the ribs to ischial tuberosities
lateral to bilateral greater trochanters
indications for LS massage (1)
lumbar muscle strain
lumbar ligament sprain
stenosis
spondylosis
spondylolisthesis *
post surgery *
healed vertebral fx
indications for LS massage (1)
healed vertebral fx
piriformis syndrome*
lumbosacral/lumbopelvic dysfxns *
muscle imbalances
postural dysfxns
scoliosis
OA
spondylolisthesis –> indications
watch positioning
post surgery –> indications
fusions
piriformis syndrome
be careful not to put pressure on the sciatic n
lumbosacral/lumbopelvic dysfxns –> indications
sacral torsions
FRS
pubic lesions
contraindications
cancer in area
CHF/ chronic renal failure
unhealed fxs
bleeding
follow MD orders s/p surgical intervention
a pt w/ lumbosacral dysfxns
watch positioning of pt
when working in upper lumbar area
use caution at 12th rib
muscles in lumbar region
deep muscles
intermediate muscles
superficial muscles
deep muscles –> lumbar region
transversospinalis
transversospinalis –> lumbar region
rotatores
intertransversarii
interspinalis
multifidi
intermediate muscles –> lumbar region
iliocostalis
longissimus
spinalis
quadratus lumborum
superficial muscles –> lumbar region
latissimus dorsi
thoracolumbar fascia