The Humble Lumbar Roll

Up to 80% of Australians will experience back pain at some point in their life.

A common complaint we hear at Ormond Physiotherapy is increasing back or neck pain when sitting for a prolonged period of time e.g. at work, in the car or when out for dinner.

We know that the best way to combat this is to change position regularly, however we also know that sitting for prolonged periods of time is unfortunately at times inevitable in towards world. As a result, people often find themselves slouching and thus the onset of neck pain and lower back pain starts.

Lumbar rolls can help you stop slouching when seated. Placing a lumbar roll at your lower back when sitting helps to place your spine in what is known as neutral spine. This is the optimum sitting position for your spine and results in the least amount of stress placed upon it.

The lumbar roll aims to help achieve optimal positions in all three curves of your spine. Therefore, by placing a lumbar roll in the lower back you will find that tension not only through your lower back, but also in your upper back, dissipates.

Lumbar rolls are extremely effective and portable, easily moved from your office, to the car and to a dining seat.

If you are suffering from back pain, or would like an assessment for a lumbar roll come and see one of our experience physiotherapists!

To book an appointment call our friendly team on 9578 6588 or click the button below!