Muscles of the Trunk, Spinal Column & Spinal Injury Flashcards
Name the 4 major movements of the spine.
Flexion, Extension, Axial Rotation & Lateral Flexion
Name the 5 regions of the vertebral column.
Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, Sacral & coccyx
What is the primary curve?
The Thoracic and Sacral curvatures which form while still a foetus.
What asanas create flexion of the spine?
Forward folds
What asanas generally create extension of the spine?
Back bends
What asanas create axial rotation of the spine?
Twists
What asanas create lateral flexion of the spine?
Side bends (i.e. Anjaneyasana with lateral flexion)
What is a prolapsed disc? How does this affect asana?
When the Nucleus Pulposus of the disc bulges out through a weakness in the Annulus Fibrosis, causing disformation and possibly inflammation of surrounding nerves. Someone with this injury should not practice twists or forward folds. Potentially can do some very passive forward folds (i.e. supported) and hip movements would probably feel good for this person.
What is a vertebral disc?
A disc is a jelly like disc between each vertebra to help with shock absorption and movement. It is made from the Annulus Fibrosis (outer ring) and the Nucleus Pulposus (inner jelly).
What is sciatica?
Sciatica is nerve root pain of the sciatic nerve, specifically the nerve coming from the lower spinal cord which is being pressed on or being irritated by a prolapsed disc.
What is scoliosis?
An abnormal lateral curvature of the spine in either the thoracic or lumbar spine.
What is osteoporosis?
An age related disorder of decreased bone mass,often due to decreased level of estrogen.
What is osteoarthritis?
When cartilage in joints is lost due to injury or wear and tear, as such there is an overgrowth of bone and formation of bone spurs. It can occur in any joint, but is usually hips, knees, hands, and spine.
What is hyperlordosis?
Abnormal curvature either in the lumbar or cervical spine.
What is hyperkyphosis?
Abnormal curvature in the thoracic spine, can be called humpback, can be amended by strengthening the abdominal and hamstring muscles.
