Low back pain, multifidus muscles, and lumbar stability - an anatomical approach Hasselt University
Low back pain (LBP) is a major health problem with important financial implications for society, imposing a heavy economic burden as well. Chronic LBP is a multidimensional problem with patho-anatomical, neurophysiological, physical and psychosocial aspects. One of the causes of mechanical LDP is instability of the lumbar spine. Imbalance of mm. multifidi may play a role in spinal disorders and low back pain in the lumbar spine. Stability of the ...