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Trunk/Spinal flexion refers to bending or curving the trunk/spine forward.

 

The Left figure shows trunk in flexion

Weakness leads to

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Strengthen by

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Prime movers

  • Rectus Abdominis

Synergists

  • External Obliques
  • Internal Obliques
  • Psoas

Antagonist

  • Erector Spinae
  • Latissimus Dorsi

Joints

  • Facet Joints

 

What Stops

  • Facet Joints Ligaments

 

Major Functions

Rest & Repair

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What might be stopping me??

Ligaments

  • Sudden trauma -> Overstretched ligament -> tear -> hyper mobility
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Muscles

  • Strained contracted state
  • Strained stretched state

Bones

  • facet joint arthritis and facet joint syndrome

Other

  • Poor Posture -> natural curvature not maintained-> excessive stress on certain joints
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Obesity

Body Structure

Mind

Rest

Body has the innate ability to heal itself if given rest. Observe your body posture through out the day and correct if required. Relax your body and mind.

Hydro therapy

Cold water best works for inflammations. Hot water helps for pain relief.

Notice

Which movements are increasing the discomfort? Visit a specialist and explain your body’s response to the actions.

Bibliography

  1. Savitri. (n.d.). Savitri. https://savitri.in/blogs/savitri-cultural/53-degrees-of-motion-of-the-spine.
  2. Isaacson, J. (2023, November 21). Cervical Facet Joint Pain | Complete Physio. Complete Physio. https://complete-physio.co.uk/cervical-facet-joint-pain/