Introduction : The McKenzie method of exercise is a overall program of assessment, diagnosis, treatment and preventive methods for spinal and limb related disorders. It is also known as Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT). The McKenzie method of spinal therapy is the progression of mechanical forces applied to the patient to utilise a therapeutic effect…
Williams flexion exercises are recommended by a Physiotherapist when anyone has a Back pain-related condition that helps to improve the strength of the Back flexors muscles and mobility mainly flexion of the lower lumbar spine. Introduction In which conditions you can use William’s Flexion exercises? Goals of William’s flexion exercises: Following are the goals of…
Ankylosing spondylitis (pronounced ankle-oh-sing spon-dill-eye-tiss) is a form of arthritis that causes chronic (long-term) spine inflammation. Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) inflames the sacroiliac joints located between the base of the spine and pelvis. This inflammation, called sacroiliitis, is one of the first signs of Ankylosing spondylitis. Inflammation often spreads to joints between the vertebrae, the bones…
What is a Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc Disease? A Prolapsed Intervertebral disc disease (PIVD) is commonly called a herniated disk. A herniated disk is an injury of the spine (backbone). You have a series of bones (vertebrae) in your spine, stretching from the base of your skull to your tailbone. Between your vertebrae are round cushions…
Low Back Pain or LBP is one of the most common causes of pain and disability worldwide. It is characterized by a localized pain and tenderness in the lower back, often on one side of the back, and is often described as aching, burning, or tight. The cause and location of LBP vary from person…
What is a Lumbar Spondylolisthesis? Lumbar Spondylolisthesis is a condition involving spine instability, which means the vertebrae move more than they should. A vertebra slips out of place onto the vertebra below. It may put pressure on a nerve, which could cause lower back pain or leg pain. The word spondylolisthesis (pronounced spohn-di-low-less-THEE-sis) comes from…
Even in healthy individuals, the cartilage (discs), joints, and bones in the lower back slowly deteriorate over the years due to normal wear and tear on the body. This age-related condition is called lumbar spondylosis. It’s also frequently called arthritis of the lower back and results in chronic lower back pain that worsens with age…
INTRODUCTION OF KYPHOSIS ANATOMY OF SPINE CLASSIFICATION OF KYPHOSIS: It can be classified into five categories: The juvenile form of hyperkyphosis. Defined as a defect of the vertebral body growth plate at the cortical level, results in weakening the vertebral body and causing wedging. It stops at the end of growth when the growth cartilage…
What is a Facet Joint Syndrome? Facet joint syndrome is a common cause of back and neck pain. It is caused by wear and tear on a joint or joints between your vertebrae (small bones that make up your spine). Facet joints link the vertebrae (small backbones) together in your spine. These joints stabilize the…
What is a Herniated Disc? A Herniated disc, also called a slipped disc, is a common spinal condition that can cause significant pain and discomfort. ANATOMY OF IV DISC AND VERTEBRAE FUNCTION OF INTERVERTEBRAL DISC:- The discs throughout the spine have three primary functions: STAGES OF DISC HERNIATION:- There are four types of herniated discs…
