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Can controlling early morning lumbar flexion revolutionize chronic low back pain management?

In 1998, Snook, et. al., conducted 18-month randomized controlled trial with partial crossover which is aimed to investigate the hypothesis that the management of lumbar flexion in the early morning could significantly diminish chronic, nonspecific low back pain. Previous research has suggested an elevated risk of low back pain associated with forward bending during the early morning, primarily attributed to increased fluid content in the … Continue reading Can controlling early morning lumbar flexion revolutionize chronic low back pain management?

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Which chiropractic technique reigns supreme?

In 1995, Gemmell, et. al., controlled trial conducted at a private chiropractic clinic in Tulsa, Oklahoma, researchers sought to compare the immediate effects of Meric and Activator adjustments on patients experiencing acute low back pain (LBP). The study aimed to determine the relative effectiveness of these two chiropractic techniques in alleviating pain in individuals with this common ailment. Thirty consecutive established patients with acute LBP … Continue reading Which chiropractic technique reigns supreme?

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Does early exercise intervention alleviate low back pain post lumbar microdiscectomy?

In 2021, a study conducted by Lorraine LeBlanc, et. al., deals the effects of early versus late exercise intervention on low back pain, fear avoidance, neurodynamic mobility, and function were investigated following a unilateral lumbar microdiscectomy. Lumbar microdiscectomy is a common surgical procedure for disc-related back issues, and exercise is often recommended postoperatively. However, the optimal timing and protocols for exercise intervention remain contentious. Forty … Continue reading Does early exercise intervention alleviate low back pain post lumbar microdiscectomy?

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The Deadlift exercise: Understanding Biomechanics, different types, & how to implement it in people with low back pain

Introduction The deadlift is a multi-joint resistance exercise that can be done in a number of training environments. The lifter must grab a barbell at mid-shank level in a squat stance and extend the lower back, hip, knee, and ankle joints to elevate the weight. Any activity that requires strong knee, hip, and trunk extensors could benefit from including the deadlift in the training regimen. … Continue reading The Deadlift exercise: Understanding Biomechanics, different types, & how to implement it in people with low back pain

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McGill big 3 stabilization exercises: summary of research evidence

The Problem’s Overview The concept of spine stability, as well as low back stabilisation exercises, has become a prominent emphasis in both rehabilitation and preventive care. The term “stabilisation exercise” is a catch-all term for any exercise that tests the stability of the spine while teaching muscle activity patterns and spine posture to achieve “sufficient stability” (McGill S. 2002). Sufficient stability is defined as ensuring … Continue reading McGill big 3 stabilization exercises: summary of research evidence

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