The relationship between functionality and erector spinae activity in patients with specific low back pain during dynamic and static movements

Lower back pain (LBP) is prevalent in Western society and a common reason for a medical consultation [1,2]. The resultant reduction of life quality, work performance and social interactions for affected persons has led to intensive research efforts focused on the development of new treatment methods [3]. Besides non-specific back pain, several disabilities with an existing morphological correlate can be the cause of these symptoms, for instance lumbar spinal stenosis or degenerative spondylolisthesis [4].

Source: Gait and Posture - September 3, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Sebastian Becker, Ferdinand Bergamo, Klaus J. Schnake, Sylvia Schreyer, Ingo V. Rembitzki, Catherine Disselhorst-Klug Source Type: research