Dr. Sood,
One of the adaptations of the way to achieve lat shift correction is that of
slight flexion with upper extremity support, with active shifting of
hips...slowly working into extension. (See the article on that technique at
www.canzed.on.ca under updates, articles by Jack Miller). The theory is that
the upper extremity support allows for some traction of the bones, and the
slight flexion uses the post ligaments to push the disc into place somewhat.
I wonder if your patient tilted his pelvis while getting into the lotus
position, which would also act as a lateral shift? It would close down that
side.
To achieve lateral shift in the care, I often have people sit on a towel on
the side that is painful, to close down the hip on that side....then we work
on rocking the pelvis so that lumbar exension is achieved. Slightly easier
than in standing, and also allows for longer driving .
If I am unclear, I apologize...it is late...
Warm regards,
Heather Murray-Miller
McKenzieStudy
In a message dated 5/15/2000 10:47:20 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
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> Yesterday ,I had another patient with shift when I put him in this position
> in flexed lumbar spine shift disappered to a large extent ,than slowly i
> asked him to sit with lordosis and pain centralized.
>
> Dr.Sarveshwar Sood
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