LIVING, THINKING + BEING HAVE YOU GOT NERVE ROOT SYNDROME? At Gilmour & Associates Physiotherapy over the past 10 years we have researched lower back disorders. In 2008, we highlighted three neurological syndromes in a publication in Spine USA. One of these is nerve root syndrome, nerve root compression due to disc protrusion, which results in lumbo-sacral radiculopathy. Lower back disorders and injuries resulting in nerve root syndrome are disabling. The disorder can make it difficult to lift objects, walk, sit, get up after sitting, there can be difficulty with putting on socks in the morning. The back feels stiff, and there is pain on coughing or sneezing. Nerve compression in the lower back causes weakness of muscles in the leg as well as numbness and pins and needles. At Gilmour & Associates, to determine whether nerve root syndrome is present, we examine muscles in the legs to identify any muscle weakness using specific repeated muscle tests. In our approach, if we can change the status of the weakness and improve the power of the affected muscle (The Gilmour Neurologic Response™) then in most cases we can help the client back to normal health. This approach is the basis of our most recent publication. Haswell, K, Gilmour, J.M., & Moore, B.J. (2015). Lumbo-sacral radiculopathy referral decision-making and primary care management. A case report. Manual Therapy, 20 (2), 353-357 www.elsevier/math F PN GILMOUR & ASSOCIATES PHYSIOTHERAPY, 134 Jervois Road, Herne Bay, T: 09 376 4500, www.gilmourphysio.co.nz
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