Spondylolisthesis and disc protrusion

[asha]

with regards to "core stability" exercises, does anyone have any tips/advice on teaching lumbar multifidus?

other ways of working the multifidus :
1-get the patient to lie prone. All that they have to do is just think/imagine they have extended their lower extremity unilaterally at the hip. Just the thought fires the multifidus. This could be done as a beginners exs.
2-The exs explained by alophysio to be done in sitting can also be done in standing. As the multifidus fires, come back to neutral & try to hold a isometric contraction. But this can be done as a progression & the technique needs to be mastered.
asha

[ina]

hi I have quastion is traction is benefit for patient with spo nylolisthesis? plz answer my quastion with my best regard
ina from iraq

[linbin]

hi
as already discussed traction gives temporary relief.it will reduce spasm,cause movement of discal pressure to negativity.
for long term results,evidence supports use of core spinal stabilization exercises.its logical too.
as you might be aware that core functioning will be altered due to pain in the back irrespective of the sourse of pain.so our main role i feel is to help to enhance core muscle functioning