Spine Position

Question 1

Spine position

Answer 1

Neutral spine

Flexion, extension, lateral flexion and rotation

Question 2

Monitor for Spine position

Answer 2

Pain

Postures

Coupled movements (combining flexion with rotation etc) = disc pressure

Question 3

Cueing for spine position

Answer 3

Proper alignment - see cueing for torso and hip/pelvis

Question 4

Modifications for spine position

Answer 4

Pillow up neck, upper or lower back

Flat back if neutral causes low back pain - ie imprinting

Draw knees to chest if tabletop causes pain in low back