What Kind of Mechanical Link Exists Between Facet Joint and Intervertebral Disc Degeneration?
A very recent study from 2019, 1 in the Journal of Biomechanics offered some interesting results. It set out to analyze the relationship between IVD intervertebral disc (IVD) and facet joint (FJ) degeneration with regards to chronic low back pain. The results suggested that FJ loading is significantly impacted by the early mechanical changes linked […]
Can Spinal Shrinkage Be Reversed Through Press-Ups & Spinal Loading?
There’s some interesting data shared in a study 1 found in the journal of Physiotherapy Theory and Practice. It looked at the possible reversal of spinal shrinkage through press-ups and spinal loading. Understanding Spinal Height and LBP Press-up exercises are commonly recommended by clinicians for preserving spinal health as well as to lower changes of […]
MRI Displayed Differences in Patterns of Lumbar Disc Degeneration in Degenerative Disc Disease and Disc Prolapse
Due to the differences between Degenerative Disc Disease and Disc Prolapse not being well-known, with regards to patterns of Lumbar Disc Degeneration, a study 1 was conducted to find some answers. The study shared results (it suggested) would help with better disc degeneration-related treatments. Why was it Conducted? According to the current study, there a […]