Passive or Self-Stretches for Lumbar

Question 1

What can be done in supine to stretch the lumbar erector spinae?
(3)

Answer 1

HIP and KNEE FLEXION towards CHEST
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APPLY SLIGHT OVERPRESSURE
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(hands under knees to avoid joint compression)

Question 2

What can be done in supine / hooklying to stretch the lumbar ES, QL and obliques?

Answer 2

THERAPIST SLOWLY ROCKS KNEES SIDE-TO-SIDE

Question 3

What can be done in supine banana to stretch the QL?

3

Answer 3

PATIENT STABILIZES HOLDING EDGE OF TABLE
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THERAPIST SLIDES BOTH LEGS TWD ONE SIDE
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INCREASE STRETCH INSTRUCTING PATIENT TO PLACE IPSILATERAL ARM ABOVE THE HEAD

Question 4

What can be done in sidelying to stretch the QL?

4

Answer 4

TOWEL ROLL UNDER WAIST
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UPPER LEG EXTENDED OFF TABLE (behind body)
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HANDS REACH UPWARD / FWD TO INCREASE STRETCH
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THERAPIST CAN INCREASE STRETCH WITH CROSS-HAND PRESSURE