Utilisation of Lumbar/D roll Adjunct
Lumbar rolls have a role to play in injury recovery. They assist our posture, relieve lower back muscle tension, and provide general support in daily life – whether that is prolonged sitting at work, relaxing on the couch or driving short/long distances.
D roll vs lumbar roll
- The only difference between the two is that the D roll is shaped like a D and the lumbar roll is rounded. They both are just as effective. Both have a strap attached that can loop around chairs/seats with ease, to hold it in place
- They both fit against the lower curve of your spine
Benefits of use:
- Assist in re-training postural habits via biofeedback
- Gives surrounding muscles time to relax
- Support spine during healing
What about just using a towel?
- Lumbar rolls provide firmer support compared to a rolled-up towel. They also have the added benefit with the strap, as mentioned above, to keep the roll in an optimal position.
- A towel is an optional alternative to the lumbar/D rolls, but is definitely not as effective!
Tips:
- If your work/daily life involves a lot of prolonged sitting, having regular standing breaks to stretch, in combination with utilizing a lumbar roll can be beneficial to improve your posture. Subconsciously we can tend to slouch forward and can develop a feeling of stiffness/reduced flexibility. The lumbar roll helps to prevent this.
- It is important to incorporate the available adjuncts with strengthening the weak/painful area. Strong, supportive muscles can ease pain and make postural habits easier to attain and maintain.
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