How do you treat thoracolumbar fascia?

How do you treat thoracolumbar fascia?

How Can I Treat Thoracolumbar Fascia Back Pain?

1. Maintain a healthy weight.
2. Practice good posture.
3. Take frequent breaks for stretching and movement when sitting for long periods of time.
4. Warm up and stretch before exercising or heavy lifting.
5. Strengthen your core muscles.

What is the lumbodorsal fascia?

The TLF ( or lumbodorsal fascia) is a deep investing membrane which covers the deep muscles of the back of the trunk. In the thoracic region, the TLF forms a thin covering for the extensor muscles of the vertebral column.

What is Thoracodorsal fascia?

The thoracolumbar fascia (lumbodorsal fascia or thoracodorsal fascia) is a deep investing membrane throughout most of the posterior thorax and abdomen although it is a thin fibrous lamina in the thoracic region. Above, it is continuous with a similar investing layer on the back of the neck—the nuchal fascia.

Why is my fascia so tight?

Tight fascia can be a result of physical trauma, such as an injury or surgery. It can also be a result of inactivity or habitual poor posture. There are several manual therapy methods that can help keep fascia flexible and healthy.

Can you strengthen thoracolumbar fascia?

You can improve your thoracolumbar fascia muscle pain by strengthening the muscles of your core, practicing good posture, maintaining a healthy weight, being sure to adequately warm up before exercising or lifting heavy objects, getting massage therapy when you feel stiff and taking breaks from sitting.

What is the role of thoracolumbar fascia?

Function. The thoracolumbar fascia acts as an attachment site for the trapezius muscle, latissimus dorsi, gluteus maximus and the hamstrings group of muscles. Being such an important attachment point, this fascia has an important role in body movements (e.g. lifting).

Can fascia become inflamed?

Eosinophilic fasciitis occurs with far less frequency, and the cause remains unknown. When it does develop, the fascia becomes inflamed, swollen, and thick. This can lead to pain, stiffness and elevated enzyme levels in the blood.