-IBIS-1.5.0-
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musculoskeletal system
facet syndrome
physical medicine
exercise
» low back pain:
low back stretches
water exercise back
contraindication: jogging or running
hydrotherapy
» low back pain:
hot sitz bath
hot fomentation: to low back
lower-half body pack: (20-25 min.), then stretch low back by side posture
manipulation
spine: mobilize joints above and below irritated facet level. Ice facet as needed. when sub-acute, adjust facet specifically
indicates alterred biomechanics, so look for pelvic distortion, weak abdominals, etc., often early sign of disc degeneration.
correct hyperlordosis of lumbars or cervicals to minimize facet imbrication.
exercises a must!
electrical and oscillating
diathermy
TENS: for analgesia
interferential: acute: 90-150 Hz mild intensity, 12-15 min.; chronic: 0-120 Hz.
footnotes