Lumbar Stabilization - Chiropractic Treatment

Introduction | Treatment

Introduction

Postural imbalances, overuse, and muscle strain in the lumbar spine area commonly cause low back pain. The lumbar spine is located in your lower back. It forms the curve below your waist. Strong ligaments and muscles connect to your spinal column. They provide back stability and movement. Lumbar stabilization is a type of chiropractic treatment that can help correct postural instability and relieve pain.

Treatment

Lumbar stabilization involves performing exercises to strengthen the muscles in the lumbar spine. The goal is to improve the posture of the spine by achieving a neutral position. The neutral position of the spine is the optimal posture for functioning and comfort. Not only can lumbar stabilization help reduce pain, but it may also help prevent future injuries.

This information is intended for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be used in place of an individual consultation or examination or replace the advice of your health care professional and should not be relied upon to determine diagnosis or course of treatment.

The iHealthSpot patient education library was written collaboratively by the iHealthSpot editorial team which includes Senior Medical Author Dr. Mary Car-Blanchard, OTD/OTR/L and the following editorial advisors: Steve Meadows, MD, Ernie F. Soto, DDS, Ronald J. Glatzer, MD, Jonathan Rosenberg, MD, Christopher M. Nolte, MD, David Applebaum, MD, Jonathan M. Tarrash, MD, and Paula Soto, RN/BSN. The library commenced development on September 1, 2005 with the latest update/addition on April 5, 2010.