Biofidelic Models for Back Pain Education

Dynamic Disc Models used in Peter Attia’s The Drive Podcast   Peter Attia MD’s The Drive is a popular podcast where he interviews professionals in their own fields. In a recent interview with world-renowned back pain expert Stuart McGill, Ph.D., they discuss numerous topics, using dynamic disc models to demonstrate an open fissure and lumbar […]

Inflammatory Back Pain? A look deeper with this research

inflammatory low back pain model

The study explores the correlation between MRI features in paraspinal muscles, inflammatory processes, and back pain in patients with lumbar disc herniation.1   Paraspinal muscles, including psoas, multifidus muscle (MM), and erector spinae muscle, are crucial for the stability and functional movements of the lumbar vertebral column. Recent studies have shown structural changes in paraspinal […]

Does Running Impact the Intervertebral Disc?

Running and IVD

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 with specific activities, such as running. These medical professionals can assist the patient in understanding their symptoms in an informed […]

Spondylolisthesis L2-3 Grade 1 (anterolisthesis)

spondylolisthesis model

An L2-3 anterolisthesis spondylolisthesis lumbar model. This slightly flexed anatomical model demonstrates a grade one spondylolisthesis in its resting state and can be dynamically moved to show intervertebral motion. The model includes a one-part dynamic intervertebral disc, elastic posterior longitudinal ligament, red subchondral bone and white elastomeric hyaline cartilage. Great for student, patient and surgical […]

Determining a Painful Disc | Authors propose sub-type diagnosis

discogenic

The intervertebral disc, a key structure in the human spine, is a significant source of low back pain. However, the concept of discogenic pain has yet to be widely accepted, leading to confusion among physicians and patients. This lack of clarity has implications for health information management, as there are no ICD-10-CM coding sub-terms for […]

Standing Back Extension for Low Back Pain – Static vs. Dynamic

back extensions low back pain

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, resulting in 191,479 low back injuries requiring eight days away from work. Low back pain (LBP) is classified into […]