Category: Evidence Based Practice

Back, Diagnostic Skills, Evidence Based Practice, Home, Lower Back Pain, Lumbar

Unraveling the Complex Causes of Low Back Pain: Beyond the Spine

Low back pain (LBP) is among the most prevalent forms of discomfort and is a frequent issue in adults. Despite being sometimes considered a minor inconvenience (Knezevic NN, et al. 2021), LBP is actually one of the leading causes of long-term disability worldwide, affecting around 65% of the global population (Abbafati C, et al. 2019). It is estimated that the lifetime prevalence of LBP ranges … Continue reading Unraveling the Complex Causes of Low Back Pain: Beyond the Spine

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Back, Diagnostic Skills, Evidence Based Practice, Home, Lower Back Pain, Lumbar

Comprehensive Overview of Herniated Disc Localization, Morphology, and Migration patterns

A. Disc Morphology and Terminology  Understanding Normal Discs, Bulging Discs, and Herniated Discs Understanding the differences between bulging, protruded, and extruded discs is crucial. In 2014, Fardon et al. published recommendations to harmonize lumbar disc nomenclature, helping to standardize these definitions (Fardon DF, et al. 2014). 1. Normal Disc -Defined as morphologically normal without considering the clinical context. 2. Bulging Disc 2a- Symmetric Bulging Disc: … Continue reading Comprehensive Overview of Herniated Disc Localization, Morphology, and Migration patterns

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