Lumbar spine myofascial release

Page created: March 23, 2021

Notes

Lumbar spine

Lumbar and sacral myofascial release

LUMBOSACRAL / LUMBAR FASCIA, PRONE
  1. With the patient prone, stand slightly superior to the patient’s iliac crests
  2. Place one hand caudad at the inferior lumbar segments (L4–L5) and the other cephalad at the superior lumbar segments (L1–L2)
  3. Assess motion inferior and superior, left and right, and torsional (clockwise and counterclockwise) to determine position of ease or restriction
  4. Gently stack the tissue in all three planes of motion into the position of ease (indirect) or into the barrier (direct)
  5. Hold the force for 30–60 seconds or until a release is palpated
Author: Arman Israelyan, OMS-III
Editor: Matt Lipinski, DO
Editor: Robyn Hughes, MScBMC

Key Takeaways

Lumbar spine myofascial release is a type of massage therapy that is used to help improve the function of the lumbar spine. It's believed that it works by releasing tension in the muscles and connective tissues around the spine, which can help to reduce pain and improve movement.