by Sandra Stryker PT, MPT, COMT, FAAOMPT | Mar 27, 2013 | Low Back Pain, Physical Therapy
Low back pain is an epidemic, with an annual prevalence of approximately 50% in our population. It accounts for one of the most expensive diagnoses that people seek medical care from. Because of this and the functional limitations which low back pain has on the... by Sandra Stryker PT, MPT, COMT, FAAOMPT | Mar 20, 2013 | Low Back Pain, Physical Therapy
Core stabilization is the concept of learning how to contract key spinal stabilization muscles, prior to various functional activities, as a means to control spinal movement. In the low back, key muscles located deep in the abdominal and lumbar regions have the... by Sandra Stryker PT, MPT, COMT, FAAOMPT | Mar 5, 2013 | Low Back Pain
Causes of Low Back Pain Low back pain is a serious problem for a significant portion of the population. It is considered an epidemic, with a lifetime prevalence of 80%, with 50% of the population experiencing back pain this year. This pain results from a variety of...