Everyone knows that the spine is one of the most important structures in the whole body. Nature has ensured that the spine is strong and mobile at the same time, and the special structure of the spine allows the absorption and softening of the load that inevitably occurs during various movements and while walking.
One of the most common musculoskeletal problems is pain and discomfort in the lumbar region. Such violations occur both in professional sports due to injuries and overload and in everyday life. This worries many on the planet, and back problems are among the top three complaints.
The lumbar region is the most massive and bears the weight of the upper body, providing supportive, motor, and shock-absorbing functions.
Pain localized in the lumbar region can be mechanical, infectious, metabolic (e. g. , osteoporosis), inflammatory (ankylosing spondylitis), visceral (caused by diseases of the internal organs), and cancerous (oncology).
Such pain can indicate the development of serious illnesses that can lead to temporary disability and even disability. Therefore, if you experience discomfort in the lumbar region, consult a doctor immediately.
Many believe that back pain is caused by a disc herniation or protrusion, and indeed, compared to other departments, the appearance of a hernia is more common in the lumbar region, due to the fact that this class carries an increased load. , but more often it is the cause of pain.
So-called discogenic pain is only 4% of all lumbar problems and, of course, requires special neurosurgical treatment.
According to statistics, mechanical pain in the lower back is 70-80% and is resolved with conservative treatment, manual and physiotherapy. Mechanical pain involves violation of the mobility of one’s own joints and ligaments in the spine, as well as the occurrence of inflammation in this area.
Subtotal
- If pain occurs, consult a doctor and do not recover
- Disc herniation often doesn’t cause pain, don’t be afraid
- Mechanical back problems are treated conservatively
The lumbar spine is much more mobile if we tilt back and forth, i. e. in bending and stretching as in lateral bending and turning. Bending is 70-100 degrees and rotation is only 30 degrees, which means maintaining mobility while back and forth is the key to success and pain relief.
Tight tape practice can be used to improve mobility in bending and stretching.
First, evaluate which movement is painful: bending or stretching to understand what corrective movement we are going to perform.
Then place the tape on the lumbar region just above or below the painful area. Tighten the tape with your elbow in front of you. As you keep the tape tight, start tilting forward or backward. Perform 6-12 replicates and evaluate changes in amplitude and post-performance pain during re-evaluation.
Shades of implementation:
- There should be no pain, if there is pain, change the position of the tape a little higher or a little lower, adjust the tension of the tape (more, less);
- After 6 repetitions, check the belt tension and position;
- Keep the tape tight while performing the movement, both forward and backward;
- Repeat for several approaches 2-3;
- Without severe pain and effect, exercise is not recommended !!!
Not necessary:
- Tighten the tape too hard to increase the pain;
- Finish very quickly;
- Perform through pain.
Results
Most often, in everyday life, there are so-called mechanical pains that require proper diagnosis by a professional as well as corrective exercises for prevention.
Use tight tape to improve flexion and stretching of the lumbar region.
To do this, follow the rules:
- Don't run through the pain
- Fast technique can be achieved with appropriate technique (pain relief, increase of range of motion)
- Supports the full range of motion with the tape
- Repeatability (2-3 sets of 12 repetitions)
As Hippocrates said, "The doctor should always encourage the patient. " All health and sports results !!!