Log Rolling Technique

Office-Based Procedures

Spinal Cord Disorders

Contributed byKrish Tangella MD, MBAAug 15, 2022

What is Log Rolling?

Logrolling, or Log Rolling, is a technique used in medicine to move an injured individual limiting disturbance of his/her spinal column.

During Logrolling, patients are generally positioned such that the legs are stretched out
In this maneuver, an individual is assigned the task of holding the patient’s head in place to immobilize the neck
A few others by the side of the patient, gently roll the body, keeping the patient’s midline aligned at all times
In most cases, the Logrolling technique requires multiple individuals to assist in the process. This is done to avoid as much spinal disturbance as possible

There is some dispute in the medical community regarding the positioning of the arms during Logrolling. Some suggest having the patient cross their arms, while others suggest keeping the arms to the sides to avoid too much lateral movement of the spine.

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