Does Running Impact the Intervertebral Disc?
The aim of our Movement blog's research showcase is to inform professionals about significant findings related to neck and lower back pain. Physiotherapists, osteopaths, chiropractors, and spine surgeons all deal with problems that are associated…
Standing Back Extension for Low Back Pain – Static vs. Dynamic
Background
The United States Department of Labor reported over one million injuries and illnesses requiring days away from work among private industry, state, and local government employees. Of these injuries and illnesses, 16.6% were low back-related,…
Advancements in Imaging Techniques for Understanding Back Pain
Back pain is a prevalent condition that affects individuals of all ages and can significantly impact their daily lives. The accurate diagnosis and understanding of the underlying causes of back pain are crucial for effective treatment. Recent…
Spine Education Models | Patient Education MRI Pathology
Do Image Findings for Spine Relate to Low Back Pain?
a narrative review
It is well known that low back pain IS a pain on the globe[1.Hoy D, March L, Brooks P et al (2014) The global burden of
low back pain: estimates from the global burden…
Diurnal Variations of Lumbar Discs and the Varying Contributing Factors
Diurnal Variations of Lumbar Discs and the Varying Contributing Factors
Sitting and Sleeping
Discs are always either filling or emptying with water. Intervertebral discs are the large hydraulic structures between vertebrae that…
Loading the Spine in MRI
Loading the spine and the differences seen in MRI
Belly Up vs. Belly Down MRI | What are we missing? Prone MRI vs. Supine MRI in Low Back Pain Patients
Goal of the Study?
It is not uncommon to encounter remarkable pain patients with unremarkable MRI findings in clinical settings. Conventional MRI is done lying down, facing up (supine) in a recumbent and off-loading environment. This group…
Natural Disc Height Narrowing Does Not Help with Cervical Spondylolisthesis
Goal of the Study?
Disc height narrowing is thought to incur stabilization over time as discs dry out and age. However, in this study[1.Disc Height Narrowing Could Not Stabilize the Mobility at the Level of Cervical Spondylolisthesis: A Retrospective…
Tensile forces create spinal spurs | Biomechanical Evaluation of Spondylophyte Development
Goal of the Study?
Bone spurs that project off vertebral bodies (spondylophytes) are common. However, the causes of their development are somewhat curious. Are these vertebral spurs due to tensile (stretching/lengthening) forces, or are they…