Low Back Pain: Acute or chronic pain in the lumbar or sacral regions, which may be associated with musculo-ligamentous SPRAINS AND STRAINS; INTERVERTEBRAL DISK DISPLACEMENT; and other conditions.Back Pain: Acute or chronic pain located in the posterior regions of the THORAX; LUMBOSACRAL REGION; or the adjacent regions.Pain: An unpleasant sensation induced by noxious stimuli which are detected by NERVE ENDINGS of NOCICEPTIVE NEURONS.Chronic Pain: Aching sensation that persists for more than a few months. It may or may not be associated with trauma or disease, and may persist after the initial injury has healed. Its localization, character, and timing are more vague than with acute pain.Pain Measurement: Scales, questionnaires, tests, and other methods used to assess pain severity and duration in patients or experimental animals to aid in diagnosis, therapy, and physiological studies.Back: The rear surface of an upright primate from the shoulders to the hip, or the dorsal surface of tetrapods.Pain Management: A form of therapy that employs a coordinated and interdisciplinary approach for easing the suffering and improving the quality of life of those experiencing pain.Neck Pain: Discomfort or more intense forms of pain that are localized to the cervical region. This term generally refers to pain in the posterior or lateral regions of the neck.Pain Threshold: Amount of stimulation required before the sensation of pain is experienced.Acute Pain: Intensely discomforting, distressful, or agonizing sensation associated with trauma or disease, with well-defined location, character, and timing.Lumbar Vertebrae: VERTEBRAE in the region of the lower BACK below the THORACIC VERTEBRAE and above the SACRAL VERTEBRAE.Pain, Postoperative: Pain during the period after surgery.Disability Evaluation: Determination of the degree of a physical, mental, or emotional handicap. The diagnosis is applied to legal qualification for benefits and income under disability insurance and to eligibility for Social Security and workmen's compensation benefits.Pain, Intractable: Persistent pain that is refractory to some or all forms of treatment.Back Injuries: General or unspecified injuries to the posterior part of the trunk. It includes injuries to the muscles of the back.Lumbosacral Region: Region of the back including the LUMBAR VERTEBRAE, SACRUM, and nearby structures.Pelvic Pain: Pain in the pelvic region of genital and non-genital origin and of organic or psychogenic etiology. Frequent causes of pain are distension or contraction of hollow viscera, rapid stretching of the capsule of a solid organ, chemical irritation, tissue ischemia, and neuritis secondary to inflammatory, neoplastic, or fibrotic processes in adjacent organs. (Kase, Weingold & Gershenson: Principles and Practice of Clinical Gynecology, 2d ed, pp479-508)Abdominal Pain: Sensation of discomfort, distress, or agony in the abdominal region.Chronic Disease: Diseases which have one or more of the following characteristics: they are permanent, leave residual disability, are caused by nonreversible pathological alteration, require special training of the patient for rehabilitation, or may be expected to require a long period of supervision, observation, or care. (Dictionary of Health Services Management, 2d ed)Physical Therapy Modalities: Therapeutic modalities frequently used in PHYSICAL THERAPY SPECIALTY by PHYSICAL THERAPISTS or physiotherapists to promote, maintain, or restore the physical and physiological well-being of an individual.Pain, Referred: A type of pain that is perceived in an area away from the site where the pain arises, such as facial pain caused by lesion of the VAGUS NERVE, or throat problem generating referred pain in the ear.Pain Perception: The process by which PAIN is recognized and interpreted by the brain.Chiropractic: An occupational discipline founded by D.D. Palmer in the 1890's based on the relationship of the spine to health and disease.Manipulation, Spinal: Adjustment and manipulation of the vertebral column.Sciatica: A condition characterized by pain radiating from the back into the buttock and posterior/lateral aspects of the leg. Sciatica may be a manifestation of SCIATIC NEUROPATHY; RADICULOPATHY (involving the SPINAL NERVE ROOTS; L4, L5, S1, or S2, often associated with INTERVERTEBRAL DISK DISPLACEMENT); or lesions of the CAUDA EQUINA.Intervertebral Disc Displacement: An INTERVERTEBRAL DISC in which the nucleus pulposus has protruded through surrounding fibrocartilage. This occurs most frequently in the lower lumbar region.Intervertebral Disc: Any of the 23 plates of fibrocartilage found between the bodies of adjacent VERTEBRAE.Lifting: Moving or bringing something from a lower level to a higher one. The concept encompasses biomechanic stresses resulting from work done in transferring objects from one plane to another as well as the effects of varying techniques of patient handling and transfer.Spinal DiseasesFacial Pain: Pain in the facial region including orofacial pain and craniofacial pain. Associated conditions include local inflammatory and neoplastic disorders and neuralgic syndromes involving the trigeminal, facial, and glossopharyngeal nerves. Conditions which feature recurrent or persistent facial pain as the primary manifestation of disease are referred to as FACIAL PAIN SYNDROMES.Questionnaires: Predetermined sets of questions used to collect data - clinical data, social status, occupational group, etc. The term is often applied to a self-completed survey instrument.Musculoskeletal Pain: Discomfort stemming from muscles, LIGAMENTS, tendons, and bones.Sacroiliac Joint: The immovable joint formed by the lateral surfaces of the SACRUM and ILIUM.Occupational Diseases: Diseases caused by factors involved in one's employment.Shoulder Pain: Unilateral or bilateral pain of the shoulder. It is often caused by physical activities such as work or sports participation, but may also be pathologic in origin.Exercise Therapy: A regimen or plan of physical activities designed and prescribed for specific therapeutic goals. Its purpose is to restore normal musculoskeletal function or to reduce pain caused by diseases or injuries.Treatment Outcome: Evaluation undertaken to assess the results or consequences of management and procedures used in combating disease in order to determine the efficacy, effectiveness, safety, and practicability of these interventions in individual cases or series.Zygapophyseal Joint: The joint that occurs between facets of the interior and superior articular processes of adjacent VERTEBRAE.Spine: The spinal or vertebral column.Sick Leave: An absence from work permitted because of illness or the number of days per year for which an employer agrees to pay employees who are sick. (Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary, 1981)Intervertebral Disc Degeneration: Degenerative changes in the INTERVERTEBRAL DISC due to aging or structural damage, especially to the vertebral end-plates.Analgesics: Compounds capable of relieving pain without the loss of CONSCIOUSNESS.Manipulation, Chiropractic: Procedures used by chiropractors to treat neuromusculoskeletal complaints.Posture: The position or attitude of the body.Prospective Studies: Observation of a population for a sufficient number of persons over a sufficient number of years to generate incidence or mortality rates subsequent to the selection of the study group.Absenteeism: Chronic absence from work or other duty.Acupuncture: The occupational discipline of the traditional Chinese methods of ACUPUNCTURE THERAPY for treating disease by inserting needles along specific pathways or meridians.Diskectomy: Excision, in part or whole, of an INTERVERTEBRAL DISC. The most common indication is disk displacement or herniation. In addition to standard surgical removal, it can be performed by percutaneous diskectomy (DISKECTOMY, PERCUTANEOUS) or by laparoscopic diskectomy, the former being the more common.Manipulation, Osteopathic: Musculoskeletal manipulation based on the principles of OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE developed in 1874 by Dr Andrew Taylor Still.Acupuncture Therapy: Treatment of disease by inserting needles along specific pathways or meridians. The placement varies with the disease being treated. It is sometimes used in conjunction with heat, moxibustion, acupressure, or electric stimulation.Analgesics, Opioid: Compounds with activity like OPIATE ALKALOIDS, acting at OPIOID RECEPTORS. Properties include induction of ANALGESIA or NARCOSIS.Human Engineering: The science of designing, building or equipping mechanical devices or artificial environments to the anthropometric, physiological, or psychological requirements of the people who will use them.Outcome Assessment (Health Care): Research aimed at assessing the quality and effectiveness of health care as measured by the attainment of a specified end result or outcome. Measures include parameters such as improved health, lowered morbidity or mortality, and improvement of abnormal states (such as elevated blood pressure).Spinal Stenosis: Narrowing of the spinal canal.Neuralgia: Intense or aching pain that occurs along the course or distribution of a peripheral or cranial nerve.Discitis: Inflammation of an INTERVERTEBRAL DISC or disk space which may lead to disk erosion. Until recently, discitis has been defined as a nonbacterial inflammation and has been attributed to aseptic processes (e.g., chemical reaction to an injected substance). However, recent studies provide evidence that infection may be the initial cause, but perhaps not the promoter, of most cases of discitis. Discitis has been diagnosed in patients following discography, myelography, lumbar puncture, paravertebral injection, and obstetrical epidural anesthesia. Discitis following chemonucleolysis (especially with chymopapain) is attributed to chemical reaction by some and to introduction of microorganisms by others.Injections, Epidural: The injection of drugs, most often analgesics, into the spinal canal without puncturing the dura mater.Myofascial Pain Syndromes: Muscular pain in numerous body regions that can be reproduced by pressure on TRIGGER POINTS, localized hardenings in skeletal muscle tissue. Pain is referred to a location distant from the trigger points. A prime example is the TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DYSFUNCTION SYNDROME.Sacrum: Five fused VERTEBRAE forming a triangle-shaped structure at the back of the PELVIS. It articulates superiorly with the LUMBAR VERTEBRAE, inferiorly with the COCCYX, and anteriorly with the ILIUM of the PELVIS. The sacrum strengthens and stabilizes the PELVIS.Follow-Up Studies: Studies in which individuals or populations are followed to assess the outcome of exposures, procedures, or effects of a characteristic, e.g., occurrence of disease.Musculoskeletal Diseases: Diseases of the muscles and their associated ligaments and other connective tissue and of the bones and cartilage viewed collectively.Massage: The systematic and methodical manipulations of body tissues best performed with the hands for the purpose of affecting the nervous and muscular systems and the general circulation.Failed Back Surgery Syndrome: A condition of persistent pain and discomfort in the BACK and the LEG following lumbar surgery, often seen in patients enrolled in pain centers.Spinal Fusion: Operative immobilization or ankylosis of two or more vertebrae by fusion of the vertebral bodies with a short bone graft or often with diskectomy or laminectomy. (From Blauvelt & Nelson, A Manual of Orthopaedic Terminology, 5th ed, p236; Dorland, 28th ed)Prevalence: The total number of cases of a given disease in a specified population at a designated time. It is differentiated from INCIDENCE, which refers to the number of new cases in the population at a given time.Manipulation, Orthopedic: The planned and carefully managed manual movement of the musculoskeletal system, extremities, and spine to produce increased motion. The term is sometimes used to denote a precise sequence of movements of a joint to determine the presence of disease or to reduce a dislocation. In the case of fractures, orthopedic manipulation can produce better position and alignment of the fracture. (From Blauvelt & Nelson, A Manual of Orthopaedic Terminology, 5th ed, p264)Thoracic Vertebrae: A group of twelve VERTEBRAE connected to the ribs that support the upper trunk region.Spondylolisthesis: Forward displacement of a superior vertebral body over the vertebral body below.Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Non-invasive method of demonstrating internal anatomy based on the principle that atomic nuclei in a strong magnetic field absorb pulses of radiofrequency energy and emit them as radiowaves which can be reconstructed into computerized images. The concept includes proton spin tomographic techniques.Spondylolysis: Deficient development or degeneration of a portion of the VERTEBRA, usually in the pars interarticularis (the bone bridge between the superior and inferior facet joints of the LUMBAR VERTEBRAE) leading to SPONDYLOLISTHESIS.Musculoskeletal Manipulations: Various manipulations of body tissues, muscles and bones by hands or equipment to improve health and circulation, relieve fatigue, promote healing.Catastrophization: Cognitive and emotional processes encompassing magnification of pain-related stimuli, feelings of helplessness, and a generally pessimistic orientation.Range of Motion, Articular: The distance and direction to which a bone joint can be extended. Range of motion is a function of the condition of the joints, muscles, and connective tissues involved. Joint flexibility can be improved through appropriate MUSCLE STRETCHING EXERCISES.Cross-Sectional Studies: Studies in which the presence or absence of disease or other health-related variables are determined in each member of the study population or in a representative sample at one particular time. This contrasts with LONGITUDINAL STUDIES which are followed over a period of time.Arthralgia: Pain in the joint.Nociceptive Pain: Dull or sharp aching pain caused by stimulated NOCICEPTORS due to tissue injury, inflammation or diseases. It can be divided into somatic or tissue pain and VISCERAL PAIN.Physical Examination: Systematic and thorough inspection of the patient for physical signs of disease or abnormality.Torso: The central part of the body to which the neck and limbs are attached.Acute Disease: Disease having a short and relatively severe course.Anesthetics, Local: Drugs that block nerve conduction when applied locally to nerve tissue in appropriate concentrations. They act on any part of the nervous system and on every type of nerve fiber. In contact with a nerve trunk, these anesthetics can cause both sensory and motor paralysis in the innervated area. Their action is completely reversible. (From Gilman AG, et. al., Goodman and Gilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 8th ed) Nearly all local anesthetics act by reducing the tendency of voltage-dependent sodium channels to activate.Workers' Compensation: Insurance coverage providing compensation and medical benefits to individuals because of work-connected injuries or disease.Time Factors: Elements of limited time intervals, contributing to particular results or situations.Activities of Daily Living: The performance of the basic activities of self care, such as dressing, ambulation, or eating.Spinal Fractures: Broken bones in the vertebral column.Biomechanical Phenomena: The properties, processes, and behavior of biological systems under the action of mechanical forces.Severity of Illness Index: Levels within a diagnostic group which are established by various measurement criteria applied to the seriousness of a patient's disorder.Recovery of Function: A partial or complete return to the normal or proper physiologic activity of an organ or part following disease or trauma.Spinal Injuries: Injuries involving the vertebral column.Spondylarthritis: Inflammation of the joints of the SPINE, the intervertebral articulations.Nerve Block: Interruption of NEURAL CONDUCTION in peripheral nerves or nerve trunks by the injection of a local anesthetic agent (e.g., LIDOCAINE; PHENOL; BOTULINUM TOXINS) to manage or treat pain.Risk Factors: An aspect of personal behavior or lifestyle, environmental exposure, or inborn or inherited characteristic, which, on the basis of epidemiologic evidence, is known to be associated with a health-related condition considered important to prevent.Analgesia: Methods of PAIN relief that may be used with or in place of ANALGESICS.Hyperalgesia: An increased sensation of pain or discomfort produced by mimimally noxious stimuli due to damage to soft tissue containing NOCICEPTORS or injury to a peripheral nerve.Fibromyalgia: A common nonarticular rheumatic syndrome characterized by myalgia and multiple points of focal muscle tenderness to palpation (trigger points). Muscle pain is typically aggravated by inactivity or exposure to cold. This condition is often associated with general symptoms, such as sleep disturbances, fatigue, stiffness, HEADACHES, and occasionally DEPRESSION. There is significant overlap between fibromyalgia and the chronic fatigue syndrome (FATIGUE SYNDROME, CHRONIC). Fibromyalgia may arise as a primary or secondary disease process. It is most frequent in females aged 20 to 50 years. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1494-95)Physical Therapists: Persons trained in PHYSICAL THERAPY SPECIALTY to make use of PHYSICAL THERAPY MODALITIES to prevent, correct, and alleviate movement dysfunction.Acupuncture Analgesia: Analgesia produced by the insertion of ACUPUNCTURE needles at certain ACUPUNCTURE POINTS on the body. This activates small myelinated nerve fibers in the muscle which transmit impulses to the spinal cord and then activate three centers - the spinal cord, midbrain and pituitary/hypothalamus - to produce analgesia.Disabled Persons: Persons with physical or mental disabilities that affect or limit their activities of daily living and that may require special accommodations.Laminectomy: A surgical procedure that entails removing all (laminectomy) or part (laminotomy) of selected vertebral lamina to relieve pressure on the SPINAL CORD and/or SPINAL NERVE ROOTS. Vertebral lamina is the thin flattened posterior wall of vertebral arch that forms the vertebral foramen through which pass the spinal cord and nerve roots.Illness Behavior: Coordinate set of non-specific behavioral responses to non-psychiatric illness. These may include loss of APPETITE or LIBIDO; disinterest in ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING; or withdrawal from social interaction.Quality of Life: A generic concept reflecting concern with the modification and enhancement of life attributes, e.g., physical, political, moral and social environment; the overall condition of a human life.Labor Pain: Pain associated with OBSTETRIC LABOR in CHILDBIRTH. It is caused primarily by UTERINE CONTRACTION as well as pressure on the CERVIX; BLADDER; and the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT. Labor pain mostly occurs in the ABDOMEN; the GROIN; and the BACK.Traction: The pull on a limb or a part thereof. Skin traction (indirect traction) is applied by using a bandage to pull on the skin and fascia where light traction is required. Skeletal traction (direct traction), however, uses pins or wires inserted through bone and is attached to weights, pulleys, and ropes. (From Blauvelt & Nelson, A Manual of Orthopaedic Terminology, 5th ed)Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation: The use of specifically placed small electrodes to deliver electrical impulses across the SKIN to relieve PAIN. It is used less frequently to produce ANESTHESIA.Injections, Spinal: Introduction of therapeutic agents into the spinal region using a needle and syringe.Referral and Consultation: The practice of sending a patient to another program or practitioner for services or advice which the referring source is not prepared to provide.Single-Blind Method: A method in which either the observer(s) or the subject(s) is kept ignorant of the group to which the subjects are assigned.Decompression, Surgical: A surgical operation for the relief of pressure in a body compartment or on a body part. (From Dorland, 28th ed)Clinical Protocols: Precise and detailed plans for the study of a medical or biomedical problem and/or plans for a regimen of therapy.Reproducibility of Results: The statistical reproducibility of measurements (often in a clinical context), including the testing of instrumentation or techniques to obtain reproducible results. The concept includes reproducibility of physiological measurements, which may be used to develop rules to assess probability or prognosis, or response to a stimulus; reproducibility of occurrence of a condition; and reproducibility of experimental results.Physical Therapy Specialty: The auxiliary health profession which makes use of PHYSICAL THERAPY MODALITIES to prevent, correct, and alleviate movement dysfunction of anatomic or physiological origin.Complex Regional Pain Syndromes: Conditions characterized by pain involving an extremity or other body region, HYPERESTHESIA, and localized autonomic dysfunction following injury to soft tissue or nerve. The pain is usually associated with ERYTHEMA; SKIN TEMPERATURE changes, abnormal sudomotor activity (i.e., changes in sweating due to altered sympathetic innervation) or edema. The degree of pain and other manifestations is out of proportion to that expected from the inciting event. Two subtypes of this condition have been described: type I; (REFLEX SYMPATHETIC DYSTROPHY) and type II; (CAUSALGIA). (From Pain 1995 Oct;63(1):127-33)Spinal Nerve Roots: Paired bundles of NERVE FIBERS entering and leaving the SPINAL CORD at each segment. The dorsal and ventral nerve roots join to form the mixed segmental spinal nerves. The dorsal roots are generally afferent, formed by the central projections of the spinal (dorsal root) ganglia sensory cells, and the ventral roots are efferent, comprising the axons of spinal motor and PREGANGLIONIC AUTONOMIC FIBERS.Spinal Curvatures: Deformities of the SPINE characterized by abnormal bending or flexure in the vertebral column. They may be bending forward (KYPHOSIS), backward (LORDOSIS), or sideway (SCOLIOSIS).Psychophysiology: The study of the physiological basis of human and animal behavior.Fear: The affective response to an actual current external danger which subsides with the elimination of the threatening condition.Work Capacity Evaluation: Assessment of physiological capacities in relation to job requirements. It is usually done by measuring certain physiological (e.g., circulatory and respiratory) variables during a gradually increasing workload until specific limitations occur with respect to those variables.Visceral Pain: Pain originating from internal organs (VISCERA) associated with autonomic phenomena (PALLOR; SWEATING; NAUSEA; and VOMITING). It often becomes a REFERRED PAIN.Primary Health Care: Care which provides integrated, accessible health care services by clinicians who are accountable for addressing a large majority of personal health care needs, developing a sustained partnership with patients, and practicing in the context of family and community. (JAMA 1995;273(3):192)Abdominal Muscles: Muscles forming the ABDOMINAL WALL including RECTUS ABDOMINIS, external and internal oblique muscles, transversus abdominis, and quadratus abdominis. (from Stedman, 25th ed)Spinal NeoplasmsWeight-Bearing: The physical state of supporting an applied load. This often refers to the weight-bearing bones or joints that support the body's weight, especially those in the spine, hip, knee, and foot.Movement: The act, process, or result of passing from one place or position to another. It differs from LOCOMOTION in that locomotion is restricted to the passing of the whole body from one place to another, while movement encompasses both locomotion but also a change of the position of the whole body or any of its parts. Movement may be used with reference to humans, vertebrate and invertebrate animals, and microorganisms. Differentiate also from MOTOR ACTIVITY, movement associated with behavior.Patient Satisfaction: The degree to which the individual regards the health care service or product or the manner in which it is delivered by the provider as useful, effective, or beneficial.Cohort Studies: Studies in which subsets of a defined population are identified. These groups may or may not be exposed to factors hypothesized to influence the probability of the occurrence of a particular disease or other outcome. Cohorts are defined populations which, as a whole, are followed in an attempt to determine distinguishing subgroup characteristics.Patient Education as Topic: The teaching or training of patients concerning their own health needs.Double-Blind Method: A method of studying a drug or procedure in which both the subjects and investigators are kept unaware of who is actually getting which specific treatment.Injections, Intra-Articular: Methods of delivering drugs into a joint space.Spondylosis: A degenerative spinal disease that can involve any part of the VERTEBRA, the INTERVERTEBRAL DISK, and the surrounding soft tissue.Spinal Canal: The cavity within the SPINAL COLUMN through which the SPINAL CORD passes.Research Design: A plan for collecting and utilizing data so that desired information can be obtained with sufficient precision or so that an hypothesis can be tested properly.Occupational Health: The promotion and maintenance of physical and mental health in the work environment.Bed Rest: Confinement of an individual to bed for therapeutic or experimental reasons.Return to Work: Resumption of normal work routine following a hiatus or period of absence due to injury, disability, or other reasons.Work: Productive or purposeful activities.Retrospective Studies: Studies used to test etiologic hypotheses in which inferences about an exposure to putative causal factors are derived from data relating to characteristics of persons under study or to events or experiences in their past. The essential feature is that some of the persons under study have the disease or outcome of interest and their characteristics are compared with those of unaffected persons.Exercise Movement Techniques: Methods or programs of physical activities which can be used to promote, maintain, or restore the physical and physiological well-being of an individual.Workload: The total amount of work to be performed by an individual, a department, or other group of workers in a period of time.Analgesics, Non-Narcotic: A subclass of analgesic agents that typically do not bind to OPIOID RECEPTORS and are not addictive. Many non-narcotic analgesics are offered as NONPRESCRIPTION DRUGS.Fluoroscopy: Production of an image when x-rays strike a fluorescent screen.Spondylitis: Inflammation of the SPINE. This includes both arthritic and non-arthritic conditions.Anesthesia, Epidural: Procedure in which an anesthetic is injected into the epidural space.Acupuncture Points: Designated locations along nerves or organ meridians for inserting acupuncture needles.Spondylitis, Ankylosing: A chronic inflammatory condition affecting the axial joints, such as the SACROILIAC JOINT and other intervertebral or costovertebral joints. It occurs predominantly in young males and is characterized by pain and stiffness of joints (ANKYLOSIS) with inflammation at tendon insertions.Paraspinal Muscles: Deep muscles in the BACK whose function is to extend and rotate the SPINE and maintain POSTURE. It consists splenius, semispinalis, multifidus, rotatores, interspinales, intertransversarii and sacrospinalis.Epidural Abscess: Circumscribed collections of suppurative material occurring in the spinal or intracranial EPIDURAL SPACE. The majority of epidural abscesses occur in the spinal canal and are associated with OSTEOMYELITIS of a vertebral body; ANALGESIA, EPIDURAL; and other conditions. Clinical manifestations include local and radicular pain, weakness, sensory loss, URINARY INCONTINENCE, and FECAL INCONTINENCE. Cranial epidural abscesses are usually associated with OSTEOMYELITIS of a cranial bone, SINUSITIS, or OTITIS MEDIA. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p710 and pp1240-1; J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry 1998 Aug;65(2):209-12)Athletic Tape: Adhesive tape with the mechanical strength to resist stretching. It is applied to the skin to support, stabilize, and restrict movement to aid healing and/or prevent injuries of MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM.Headache: The symptom of PAIN in the cranial region. It may be an isolated benign occurrence or manifestation of a wide variety of HEADACHE DISORDERS.Rehabilitation, Vocational: Training of the mentally or physically disabled in work skills so they may be returned to regular employment utilizing these skills.Lidocaine: A local anesthetic and cardiac depressant used as an antiarrhythmia agent. Its actions are more intense and its effects more prolonged than those of PROCAINE but its duration of action is shorter than that of BUPIVACAINE or PRILOCAINE.Pelvis: The space or compartment surrounded by the pelvic girdle (bony pelvis). It is subdivided into the greater pelvis and LESSER PELVIS. The pelvic girdle is formed by the PELVIC BONES and SACRUM.Psychology: The science dealing with the study of mental processes and behavior in man and animals.Diskectomy, Percutaneous: Percutaneous excision of a herniated or displaced INTERVERTEBRAL DISC by posterolateral approach, always remaining outside the spinal canal. Percutaneous nucleotomy was first described by Hijikata in Japan in 1975. In 1985 Onik introduced automated percutaneous nucleotomy which consists in percutaneous aspiration of the nucleus pulposus. It is carried out under local anesthesia, thus reducing the surgical insult and requiring brief hospitalization, often performed on an outpatient basis. It appears to be a well-tolerated alternative to surgical diskectomy and chymopapain nucleolysis.Pain Clinics: Facilities providing diagnostic, therapeutic, and palliative services for patients with severe chronic pain. These may be free-standing clinics or hospital-based and serve ambulatory or inpatient populations. The approach is usually multidisciplinary. These clinics are often referred to as "acute pain services". (From Br Med Bull 1991 Jul;47(3):762-85)Logistic Models: Statistical models which describe the relationship between a qualitative dependent variable (that is, one which can take only certain discrete values, such as the presence or absence of a disease) and an independent variable. A common application is in epidemiology for estimating an individual's risk (probability of a disease) as a function of a given risk factor.Employment: The state of being engaged in an activity or service for wages or salary.Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic: Works about clinical trials that involve at least one test treatment and one control treatment, concurrent enrollment and follow-up of the test- and control-treated groups, and in which the treatments to be administered are selected by a random process, such as the use of a random-numbers table.Cumulative Trauma Disorders: Harmful and painful condition caused by overuse or overexertion of some part of the musculoskeletal system, often resulting from work-related physical activities. It is characterized by inflammation, pain, or dysfunction of the involved joints, bones, ligaments, and nerves.Complementary Therapies: Therapeutic practices which are not currently considered an integral part of conventional allopathic medical practice. They may lack biomedical explanations but as they become better researched some (PHYSICAL THERAPY MODALITIES; DIET; ACUPUNCTURE) become widely accepted whereas others (humors, radium therapy) quietly fade away, yet are important historical footnotes. Therapies are termed as Complementary when used in addition to conventional treatments and as Alternative when used instead of conventional treatment.Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal: Anti-inflammatory agents that are non-steroidal in nature. In addition to anti-inflammatory actions, they have analgesic, antipyretic, and platelet-inhibitory actions.They act by blocking the synthesis of prostaglandins by inhibiting cyclooxygenase, which converts arachidonic acid to cyclic endoperoxides, precursors of prostaglandins. Inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis accounts for their analgesic, antipyretic, and platelet-inhibitory actions; other mechanisms may contribute to their anti-inflammatory effects.Physical Fitness: The ability to carry out daily tasks and perform physical activities in a highly functional state, often as a result of physical conditioning.Balneology: Therapy by various hot or warm baths in natural mineral waters, spas, or "cures". It includes not only bathing in, but also drinking the waters, but it does not include whirlpool baths (HYDROTHERAPY).Yoga: A major orthodox system of Hindu philosophy based on Sankhya (metaphysical dualism) but differing from it in being theistic and characterized by the teaching of raja-yoga as a practical method of liberating the self. It includes a system of exercises for attaining bodily or mental control and well-being with liberation of the self and union with the universal spirit. (From Webster, 3d ed)Family Practice: A medical specialty concerned with the provision of continuing, comprehensive primary health care for the entire family.Comorbidity: The presence of co-existing or additional diseases with reference to an initial diagnosis or with reference to the index condition that is the subject of study. Comorbidity may affect the ability of affected individuals to function and also their survival; it may be used as a prognostic indicator for length of hospital stay, cost factors, and outcome or survival.Health Status Indicators: The measurement of the health status for a given population using a variety of indices, including morbidity, mortality, and available health resources.Practice Guidelines as Topic: Directions or principles presenting current or future rules of policy for assisting health care practitioners in patient care decisions regarding diagnosis, therapy, or related clinical circumstances. The guidelines may be developed by government agencies at any level, institutions, professional societies, governing boards, or by the convening of expert panels. The guidelines form a basis for the evaluation of all aspects of health care and delivery.Tomography, X-Ray Computed: Tomography using x-ray transmission and a computer algorithm to reconstruct the image.Cost-Benefit Analysis: A method of comparing the cost of a program with its expected benefits in dollars (or other currency). The benefit-to-cost ratio is a measure of total return expected per unit of money spent. This analysis generally excludes consideration of factors that are not measured ultimately in economic terms. Cost effectiveness compares alternative ways to achieve a specific set of results.Analysis of Variance: A statistical technique that isolates and assesses the contributions of categorical independent variables to variation in the mean of a continuous dependent variable.Bankruptcy: The state of legal insolvency with assets taken over by judicial process so that they may be distributed among creditors.Nociceptors: Peripheral AFFERENT NEURONS which are sensitive to injuries or pain, usually caused by extreme thermal exposures, mechanical forces, or other noxious stimuli. Their cell bodies reside in the DORSAL ROOT GANGLIA. Their peripheral terminals (NERVE ENDINGS) innervate target tissues and transduce noxious stimuli via axons to the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.Workplace: Place or physical location of work or employment.Predictive Value of Tests: In screening and diagnostic tests, the probability that a person with a positive test is a true positive (i.e., has the disease), is referred to as the predictive value of a positive test; whereas, the predictive value of a negative test is the probability that the person with a negative test does not have the disease. Predictive value is related to the sensitivity and specificity of the test.Epidural Space: Space between the dura mater and the walls of the vertebral canal.AxisAge Factors: Age as a constituent element or influence contributing to the production of a result. It may be applicable to the cause or the effect of a circumstance. It is used with human or animal concepts but should be differentiated from AGING, a physiological process, and TIME FACTORS which refers only to the passage of time.Electric Stimulation Therapy: Application of electric current in treatment without the generation of perceptible heat. It includes electric stimulation of nerves or muscles, passage of current into the body, or use of interrupted current of low intensity to raise the threshold of the skin to pain.Palpation: Application of fingers with light pressure to the surface of the body to determine consistence of parts beneath in physical diagnosis; includes palpation for determining the outlines of organs.Spinal Cord Compression: Acute and chronic conditions characterized by external mechanical compression of the SPINAL CORD due to extramedullary neoplasm; EPIDURAL ABSCESS; SPINAL FRACTURES; bony deformities of the vertebral bodies; and other conditions. Clinical manifestations vary with the anatomic site of the lesion and may include localized pain, weakness, sensory loss, incontinence, and impotence.Pilot Projects: Small-scale tests of methods and procedures to be used on a larger scale if the pilot study demonstrates that these methods and procedures can work.Postural Balance: A POSTURE in which an ideal body mass distribution is achieved. Postural balance provides the body carriage stability and conditions for normal functions in stationary position or in movement, such as sitting, standing, or walking.Spinal Nerves: The 31 paired peripheral nerves formed by the union of the dorsal and ventral spinal roots from each spinal cord segment. The spinal nerve plexuses and the spinal roots are also included.Adaptation, Psychological: A state of harmony between internal needs and external demands and the processes used in achieving this condition. (From APA Thesaurus of Psychological Index Terms, 8th ed)Polyradiculopathy: Disease or injury involving multiple SPINAL NERVE ROOTS. Polyradiculitis refers to inflammation of multiple spinal nerve roots.Electromyography: Recording of the changes in electric potential of muscle by means of surface or needle electrodes.Longitudinal Studies: Studies in which variables relating to an individual or group of individuals are assessed over a period of time.Statistics, Nonparametric: A class of statistical methods applicable to a large set of probability distributions used to test for correlation, location, independence, etc. In most nonparametric statistical tests, the original scores or observations are replaced by another variable containing less information. An important class of nonparametric tests employs the ordinal properties of the data. Another class of tests uses information about whether an observation is above or below some fixed value such as the median, and a third class is based on the frequency of the occurrence of runs in the data. (From McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed, p1284; Corsini, Concise Encyclopedia of Psychology, 1987, p764-5)Military Personnel: Persons including soldiers involved with the armed forces.Back Muscles: Musculature of the BACK.Episode of Care: An interval of care by a health care facility or provider for a specific medical problem or condition. It may be continuous or it may consist of a series of intervals marked by one or more brief separations from care, and can also identify the sequence of care (e.g., emergency, inpatient, outpatient), thus serving as one measure of health care provided.Occupations: Crafts, trades, professions, or other means of earning a living.Joint DiseasesBraces: Orthopedic appliances used to support, align, or hold parts of the body in correct position. (Dorland, 28th ed)Evidence-Based Medicine: An approach of practicing medicine with the goal to improve and evaluate patient care. It requires the judicious integration of best research evidence with the patient's values to make decisions about medical care. This method is to help physicians make proper diagnosis, devise best testing plan, choose best treatment and methods of disease prevention, as well as develop guidelines for large groups of patients with the same disease. (from JAMA 296 (9), 2006)Sacrococcygeal Region: The body region between (and flanking) the SACRUM and COCCYX.Sex Factors: Maleness or femaleness as a constituent element or influence contributing to the production of a result. It may be applicable to the cause or effect of a circumstance. It is used with human or animal concepts but should be differentiated from SEX CHARACTERISTICS, anatomical or physiological manifestations of sex, and from SEX DISTRIBUTION, the number of males and females in given circumstances.Stress, Psychological: Stress wherein emotional factors predominate.Orthopedic Procedures: Procedures used to treat and correct deformities, diseases, and injuries to the MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM, its articulations, and associated structures.Steroids: A group of polycyclic compounds closely related biochemically to TERPENES. They include cholesterol, numerous hormones, precursors of certain vitamins, bile acids, alcohols (STEROLS), and certain natural drugs and poisons. Steroids have a common nucleus, a fused, reduced 17-carbon atom ring system, cyclopentanoperhydrophenanthrene. Most steroids also have two methyl groups and an aliphatic side-chain attached to the nucleus. (From Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, 11th ed)Nursing: The field of nursing care concerned with the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health.Spinal Cord Diseases: Pathologic conditions which feature SPINAL CORD damage or dysfunction, including disorders involving the meninges and perimeningeal spaces surrounding the spinal cord. Traumatic injuries, vascular diseases, infections, and inflammatory/autoimmune processes may affect the spinal cord.
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ThoracicButtockPatientSyndromeNervesPostureVertebralVertebraFacetRadicularEvaluating the lumbar spineBraceLowerExtreme lateral lumbar interbody fusionDiscectomyNeckTreatmentSurgicalFlexionCushionRadiographsSymptoms of lumbarExercisesReliefLaminectomyPatients with lumbarDiagnosisJointsStructures of the lumbar spineDiscStenosisSevere lumbar backInjectionsRelieve painButtocksEpiduralInjectionPelvicTissuesLordosisCompressionSpine and low backAnatomy of the LumbarSciatic PainCommonlyChronic PainProcedure
Thoracic1
- The areas most commonly affected are the axial muscles, used to maintain posture, which include the posterior muscles of the neck and scapula and the soft tissues lateral to the thoracic and lumbar spine. (aneskey.com)
Buttock1
- Myofascial pain is local or referred regional muscular pain of short (days) or prolonged (months) duration, often causing head, neck, shoulder, upper and lower back, buttock, and leg pain and associated with trigger points, as described earlier. (aneskey.com)
Patient4
- In myofascial pain syndrome, the patient, who is generally 25 to 50 years of age, will be troubled by the gradual onset of localized or regional unilateral fibromuscular pain that at times can be immobilizing. (aneskey.com)
- Careful examination of the painful region will reveal one or more "trigger points," which, when firmly pressed with an examining finger, will cause the patient to wince, cry out, or jump with pain. (aneskey.com)
- The patient with fibromyalgia, on the other hand, has widespread, bilateral symmetric musculoskeletal pain that is associated with multiple "tender points" on palpation and that do not cause any radiation of pain. (aneskey.com)
- The patient can usually point to the pain with one finger ( Figure 123-1 ). (aneskey.com)
Syndrome1
- Other comorbid conditions might include irritable bladder symptoms, temporomandibular joint syndrome, myofascial pain syndrome, restless leg syndrome, and affective disorders. (aneskey.com)
Nerves35
- The nerves that provide sensation and stimulate the muscles of the low back as well as the lower extremities (the thighs, legs, feet , and toes) all exit the lumbar spinal column through bony portals, each of which is called a 'foramen. (rxlist.com)
- This pain is caused by compression of the roots of the spinal nerves in the lumbar region of the spine. (spineuniverse.com)
- This cross-sectional schematic shows the relationship between the lumbar disc and the spinal nerves. (scribd.com)
- The premise of the extension exercises is based on the expectation that lower back extension manipulates the gel-filled nucleus away from nerves. (scribd.com)
- Lumbar spinal canal stenosis is a narrowing in the space in the lower spine that carries nerves to your legs. (aafp.org)
- As the lumbar spinal canal shrinks, the nerves that go through it are squeezed. (aafp.org)
- It's believed that these positions "open" the lumbar canal and take the pressure off the nerves that go to the legs. (aafp.org)
- Tumors due to cancer: Though rare, cancers in different parts of the body can cause tumors at the back, which puts pressure on the nerves of the back. (healthpages.org)
- Lumbar stenosis is the compression of spinal nerves caused by narrowing of spinal canal and it is one of the common causes of low back pain. (fondren.com)
- Cortisone steroid injections are given around the nerves or in the "epidural space" to decrease swelling and pain. (fondren.com)
- Intraarticular injections, medial branch blocks, and radiofrequency neurotomy of lumbar facet joint nerves have been described in the alleviation of chronic low back pain of facet joint origin. (medsci.org)
- In the center of the bones, there is a opening which forms a tube for the spinal cord, and in the lumbar spine, nerves come off the spinal cord before going out through the bones. (necksolutions.com)
- The bundle of these nerves in the lumbar spinal canal or tube are called the cauda equina, or horse tail. (necksolutions.com)
- Regarding the lower back pain and left leg pain, I feel possibly could be due to degenerative spondylosis of the lumbar vertebra with slip disc causing irritation or compression of the spinal nerves exiting the vertebra. (healthcaremagic.com)
- Your spinal cord tapers near the first lumbar vertebra and forms a bundle of nerves called the cauda equina. (delawarebackpain.com)
- Your spinal cord and spinal nerves at the lumbar spine level send signals for sensation and movement between your brain and leg muscles. (delawarebackpain.com)
- The spinal nerves become irritated and swell, resulting in pain. (delawarebackpain.com)
- This largest of all nerves factors into many lower body pain syndromes. (low-back-pain.org)
- Lumbar decompression is a type of surgery which helps us to treat compressed nerves in the lower (lumbar) spine. (backpaindoctor.co.uk)
- Compaction of the origins of the spinal nerves in the lumbar region of the back causes this pain. (elpasochiropractorblog.com)
- A back infection, scarred tissue or even a chronic tumour can put more pressure on the transmission nerves, thereby causing back pain , numbness and tingling in the lumber spine region. (mrt-open24.de)
- The goal of a lumbar laminectomy is to relieve pressure on the spinal nerves by removing the part of the lamina that is the source of the pressure. (drgeoffreyrosenberg.com.au)
- If the pain is not restricted to the lumbosacral region, and radiates out into the leg, this implies that the sciatic nerves are also affected. (dr-theodoridis.de)
- The diagnosis is then called lumbar sciatic pain, or lumbar root syndrome while stating the affected nerves, e.g. sciatic pain L5 / S1. (dr-theodoridis.de)
- Many times, such knots can be felt under the skin, and in some instances may irritate the nerves around them and cause referred pain. (210back.com)
- Radio frequency waves are used to produce heat on specifically identified nerves surrounding the facet joints on either side of the lumbar spine. (210back.com)
- As these nerves get pinched, patients typically complain of lower back pain as well as pain/discomfort in their lower extremities. (miralispinesurgery.com)
- Surgery is reserved as a last resort option, to be considered if non-operative treatment has not been effective, the patient is becoming weaker in the lower extremities, or developing bowel/bladder problems, as the nerves to the bowel/bladder also travel through this area of the lumbar spine. (miralispinesurgery.com)
- Common causes of back pain involve disease or injury to the muscles, bones, and/or nerves of the spine. (b4ict.com)
- Normal pregnancy can cause back pain in many ways, including stretching ligaments within the pelvis, irritating nerves, and straining the low back. (b4ict.com)
- Lumbar back pain is the pain experienced by an individual in the lower area of the spine, which may be caused due to a slipped or ruptured disc, problems in the ligaments, spinal cord or nerves. (ormondbeachchiro.com)
- If an individual experiences lumbar pain, because of a ruptured disc, then it might exert pressure on the nerves. (ormondbeachchiro.com)
- Your pain may or may not return when the nerves regenerate. (newyorkpaincare.com)
- Spinal nerves extending from the spinal cord travel out of the lumbar spine to the lower back, buttocks, legs, and feet. (anescocares.com)
- The spinal cord tapers near the first lumbar vertebra and forms a group of nerves called the cauda equina. (anescocares.com)
Posture22
- If you are able to tolerate this posture, or if it reduces your symptoms or reduces the extent of leg pain, you may progress to the next level by raising up a little by using your arms. (scribd.com)
- If your pain is mild and you haven't had it for very long, you can try an exercise program or a physical therapy program, to strengthen your back muscles and improve your posture. (aafp.org)
- The circular dance (CD) belongs to the group of complementary and integrative practices entered in Public Health Care in Brazil, and has been used to improve several aspects related to physical and mental states such as flexibility, posture, strength and muscular endurance, awareness or scheme body, pain control and strains. (clinicaltrials.gov)
- Sedentary jobs, especially with improper posture or uncomfortable chairs, can also cause back pains. (healthpages.org)
- Maintaining good posture and using proper back support can go a long way in avoiding stress on your back. (healthpages.org)
- Poor posture and weight gain in pregnancy are also risk factors for back pain. (moonlight-creations-jewelry.com)
- A lumbar back support helps promote good posture by simply filling in the gap between the lumbar spine and the seat, supporting the natural inward curve of the lower back. (moonlight-creations-jewelry.com)
- Loss of the normal lordotic curve in the low back can be from muscle spasm or related to degeneration or posture issues. (necksolutions.com)
- This combination of weight bearing with motion makes the low back at risk for too much stress from lifting, bending and twisting , as well as constant pressure from long periods of sitting and poor posture . (necksolutions.com)
- This not only helps improve your posture but also helps to reduce pain and strain on your back. (setshopandsmile.com)
- This not only helps improve your posture , but also helps reduces the strain and pain on your back. (setshopandsmile.com)
- The lumbar region is also primarily adapted to facilitate an upright posture that separates humans from our evolutionary ancestors. (low-back-pain.org)
- Poor posture contributes to a weakened spine, so sit up straight and strengthen those back muscles! (blackmesh.com)
- This one keeps my back and posture aligned comfortably all day. (bodymatepro.com)
- Meanwhile, the patients should make changes in their posture, take proper rest and avoid any heavy-duty tasks to get back into full swing after the surgery. (mrt-open24.de)
- The reason most people buy back supports is pretty straightforward - to help relieve back pain and/or improve posture. (nerdnod.com)
- If nothing else, when sitting down against a back support, it makes you aware of your posture. (nerdnod.com)
- A back support may help improve your posture, and as a result, could assist in relieving some of the back pain you are experiencing. (nerdnod.com)
- In our view, it's hard to go wrong with purchasing something that helps improve your well-being by reducing back pain and improving posture. (nerdnod.com)
- It can improve your posture and restore the natural curve of your lower back, just like the Lumbar Extender. (backpainmagic.com)
- Low back pain resulting from poor spinal alignment, muscle tightness, excessive bending, or poor posture can be relieved by relaxing on the Lumbar Extender Plus Back Stretcher for just 5 minutes, twice a day. (backpainmagic.com)
- We also have wonderful back support belts and ergonomic kneeling chairs that will help strengthen the back and improve sitting posture, respectively. (backpainmagic.com)
Vertebral13
- The lumbar vertebral canal is roughly triangular in shape and is narrowest in its anteroposterior diameter in the axial plane. (aafp.org)
- Axial computed tomographic (CT) scan at a single lumbar vertebral level following injection of intrathecal contrast medium. (aafp.org)
- 1. On the AP view, count the number of lumbar-type vertebral bodies - there should be five. (virtualpediatrichospital.org)
- I have a small haemangioma on my l3 vertebral body and have lower back pain and left leg pain. (healthcaremagic.com)
- This background article explains the function and form of the lumbar vertebral bones. (low-back-pain.org)
- There are 5 lumbar vertebral bones, named L1 through L5. (low-back-pain.org)
- The lumbar spine, also called the lower back, is one of the most important regions of the human vertebral column. (low-back-pain.org)
- The lower back muscles are unbelievably strong and provide support for the lumbar vertebral column throughout an extensive range of motion. (low-back-pain.org)
- Once the pain is controlled, vertebral manipulations are the most effective treatment for this type of problem. (chirosterose.com)
- We specialize in treating back pain caused by many vertebral conditions. (kuresmart.com)
- A single vertebra is made up of two parts, the front portion is called the body and the back portion is referred to as the vertebral or neural arch. (tusharpatelmd.com)
- The lumbar vertebral bodies are seen to be taller and bulkier than the rest of the spine, as the lower back has to withstand higher pressure due to body weight and other movements such as lifting, pulling, and twisting. (tusharpatelmd.com)
- In addition, large and powerful muscles are found to be attached on or near the lumbar spine to provide extra strength to the lumbar vertebral bodies. (tusharpatelmd.com)
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- Rarely, x-rays may show an extra lumbar vertebra (spinal bone) that really is one of the bones of the sacrum that did not fuse. (necksolutions.com)
- Each lumbar vertebra has 2 neural foramen, one on either side. (necksolutions.com)
- Small hemangioma on lumbar vertebra with lower back cramps and leg pain. (healthcaremagic.com)
- However hemangioma on third lumbar vertebra does not cause any lower back pain or radiculopathy and does not require any treatment. (healthcaremagic.com)
- The back part of the vertebra arches to form the lamina. (delawarebackpain.com)
- The lamina creates a roof-like cover over the back of the opening in each vertebra. (delawarebackpain.com)
- Transitional vertebra describes a condition wherein the individual demonstrates one or more extra lumbar vertebra, commonly named L6. (low-back-pain.org)
- The surgeon makes a small incision in the back over the vertebra (e) to be treated. (orcchicago.com)
- The lowest vertebra of the lumbar spine (L5) is connected to the top of the sacrum, which is a triangular bone present at the base of the spine fitting into the two pelvic bones. (tusharpatelmd.com)
- In some cases, an extra or sixth lumbar vertebra may be present. (tusharpatelmd.com)
Facet15
- Integrated SPECT/CT of the lumbar spine detected active bone metabolism in the right L3/L4 facet joint in the presence of minimal signs of degenerative osteoarthrosis on CT images, while a segment demonstrating more gross degenerative changes was quiescent with only mild tracer uptake. (chiro.org)
- The concept of lumbar facet joints causing or contributing to mechanical low back pain syndromes has been debated in the health care literature for decades [ 1 ]. (chiro.org)
- Lumbar facet joints have been shown as the source of chronic pain in 21% to 41% of low back patients with an average prevalence of 31% utilizing controlled comparative local anesthetic blocks. (medsci.org)
- The inclusion criteria was based upon a positive response to diagnostic controlled, comparative local anesthetic lumbar facet joint blocks. (medsci.org)
- Multiple structures in the lumbar spine including discs, facet joints, and sacroiliac joints have been considered the major sources of pain in the low back and/or lower extremities. (medsci.org)
- Lumbar facet joints have been implicated as the source of chronic pain in 21% to 41% (with an overall prevalence of 31%) in a heterogenous population with chronic low back pain 9 - 18 utilizing controlled comparative local anesthetic blocks with 80% pain relief and the ability to perform previously painful movements as the criterion standard. (medsci.org)
- Mild facet joint arthorpathy in lumbar spine is evident. (healthcaremagic.com)
- Painful irritation to the back resulting from injury to the facet joints or discs of the column. (chirosterose.com)
- Lumbar intraarticular facet injections are not recommended for the treatment of chronic lower-back pain. (thejns.org)
- Pain initiated by lumbar facet joints is characteristically experienced in the lower back, hip, buttock, and/or leg. (surreybackandjointclinic.co.uk)
- A facet joint is comprised of small, bony knobs arranged along the back of the spine. (tusharpatelmd.com)
- This procedure is a non-surgical treatment that relieves pain from a specific facet joint using injections. (210back.com)
- The facet joints can become irritated and inflamed producing pain and dysfunction. (redefinehealthcare.com)
- Pain and tenderness localized at the level of the involved facet joint. (redefinehealthcare.com)
- It is also called lumbar facet thermal coagulation or rhizotomy. (newyorkpaincare.com)
Radicular9
- Most people describe radicular pain as a sharp or burning pain that shoots down the leg. (spineuniverse.com)
- Thus, we aimed to assess the modifying effect of emotional distress on genetic variability as a predictor for pain recovery in lumbar radicular (LRP) and low back pain (LBP). (uio.no)
- With lumbar radicular pain expect a dramatic reduction in severity of pain with simple analgesics and keeping active. (bpac.org.nz)
- 90% of patients with radicular pain, associated with a lumbar disc, will start to improve within six weeks and be free of leg pain at twelve weeks. (bpac.org.nz)
- We used percutaneous intradiscal injection of radiopaque gelified ethanol ("Discogel") in 72 patients (group 1) with conservative treatment resistant lumbar and radicular pain due to small and medium-size hernias of intervertebral disc to demonstrate its efficacy and safety vs. 72 subjects treated with intra-foraminal and intradiscal injections of a steroid and anesthetic (group 2 or control group). (omicsonline.org)
- Concerning complications, in 3 cases (4.15%) we had transitory radicular irritation with neuropathic pain appearance immediately after the procedure and in 1 case (1.30%) transitory sensory-motor deficit due to diffusion of local anesthetic along the introducer needle. (omicsonline.org)
- Most of the individuals describe radicular pain as a burning or sharp pain that shoots down the leg. (elpasochiropractorblog.com)
- Pain in the back or radicular symptoms to the trunk or rib cage. (redefinehealthcare.com)
- Your pain may spread (radicular pain) to your buttocks, legs, and feet. (anescocares.com)
Evaluating the lumbar spine1
- Although MRI is an excellent technique for evaluating the lumbar spine, this study shows that it does not provide a suitable pre-employment screening technique capable of identifying those at risk of LBP. (nih.gov)
Brace16
- A back pain support belt such as this lower back brace can be helpful in such instances. (braceability.com)
- This brace is one of BraceAbility's top-sellers, signaling users find it to be one of the best back support belt products around. (braceability.com)
- The lumbar support back brace comes with a budget-conscious price tag and a mechanical pulley system that can be easily adjusted with just one hand. (braceability.com)
- This athletic back brace can help ease any discomfort associated with such problems with the spinal discs and prevent the damage from progressing. (braceability.com)
- This brace allows for greater mobility than many lumbar back support belts, as it is designed for more active individuals and athletes. (braceability.com)
- Our bariatric back brace features double-pull tension straps for extra compression and support for the back. (braceability.com)
- The elastic back brace can be helpful in instances of weak or strained lumbar muscles as well. (braceability.com)
- Another bariatric product we offer is this plus size back brace . (braceability.com)
- Save 34% on the Mueller 255 Lumbar Support Back Brace with Removable Pad, Black, Regular(Package May Vary) by MUELLER at American Pain Institute. (americanpaininstitute.org)
- Lumbar Back Brace w/Removable Pad This premium back brace helps relieve lower back pain from strains, sprains and muscle spasms. (americanpaininstitute.org)
- Removable lumbar pad cushions and compresses the lower back for concentrated support Internal molded plastic component eliminates brace rolling or bunching Custom fit with dual, outer elastic tension straps Listed: 255 Black - Fits waist sizes 28 - 50" (71 - 127 cm) Also available: 64179 Black - Plus Size fits waist sizes 50 - 70" (127 - 177 cm). (americanpaininstitute.org)
- You can think of your core as kind of a 'muscular brace,' and strengthening your core can help the muscles' ability to decrease stress across the lower back," Matt says. (upmc.com)
- This Lumbar Support Athletic Brace is made out of 100 percent breathable neoprene used in the production of Bodymate Pro. (bodymatepro.com)
- I am satisfied with this back brace. (bodymatepro.com)
- I have tried all kinds of braces and this is the best back brace I have ever had. (bodymatepro.com)
- The lumbar back brace is very good quality. (bodymatepro.com)
Lower100
- Many muscle groups that are responsible for flexing, extending, and rotating the waist, as well as moving the lower extremities, attach to the lumbar spine through tendon insertions. (rxlist.com)
- The aorta and blood vessels that transport blood to and from the lower extremities pass in front of the lumbar spine in the abdomen and pelvis. (rxlist.com)
- The kidneys are on either side of the back of the lower abdomen, in front of the lumbar spine. (rxlist.com)
- When we stand, the lower back is functioning to support the weight of the upper body. (rxlist.com)
- When we bend, extend, or rotate at the waist, the lower back is involved in the movement. (rxlist.com)
- Approximately 80% of the population is plagued at one time or another by back pain, especially lower back pain. (spineuniverse.com)
- For the purpose of this article, we will focus on lumbar radiculopathy, which refers to pain in the lower extremities in a dermatomal pattern (see image below). (spineuniverse.com)
- Diagnosing leg and lower back pain begins with a detailed patient history and examination. (spineuniverse.com)
- Conservative treatments for severe short-term lower back pain usually include pain management drugs, heat and/or ice, bed rest and physical therapy. (cure-back-pain.org)
- The intervention group were more likely to report low back pain at three months (relative risk 1.26, 95% confidence interval 1.00 to 1.60) and had a lower overall health status score and borderline higher Roland and pain scores. (bmj.com)
- Entrapment of the cauda equina roots by hypertrophy of the osseous and soft tissue structures surrounding the lumbar spinal canal is often associated with incapacitating pain in the back and lower extremities, difficulty ambulating, leg paresthesias and weakness and, in severe cases, bowel or bladder disturbances. (aafp.org)
- 1 In 1984, it was estimated that over 5 million persons were incapacitated as a result of lower back pain. (aafp.org)
- A ubiquitous and potentially disabling cause of osteoarthritic pain of the lower back and legs is stenosis of the lumbar spinal canal. (aafp.org)
- Lumbar disc derangements are frequently characterized by lower back pain that is worse with sitting, bending, and compression (lifting). (scribd.com)
- Martin J. Willemink , M.D., from St. Antonius Hospital in Nieuwegein, Netherlands, and colleagues assessed the effect of a dynamic isolated resistance-training program for the lower back muscles comprising approximately 10 sessions in 12 weeks for 16 male patients with CNSLBP. (medicalxpress.com)
- We present a clinical case of a patient referred for evaluation of chronic lower back pain with no history of trauma, spinal surgery, or cancer. (chiro.org)
- The pain remained localised to the central lower back in the area of the lumbosacral junction. (chiro.org)
- The patient was referred to the department of Medical Imaging for evaluation of chronic lower back pain. (chiro.org)
- This is often difficult as many chairs and car seats do not provide adequate lumbar and lower back support. (the-pillow.com.au)
- Back support pillows provide the lumbar and back support that the body needs to alleviate pressure on the spinal cord and lower back allowing sufferers of back pain to sit comfortably. (the-pillow.com.au)
- All of our back support seat cushion pillows, such as the Back Form and Back Huggar - Lumbar & Lower Back Support Seat Cushions are specially designed to compensate for poor seating lumbar support by reducing the stress on your back so that you feel less pain and less fatigue. (the-pillow.com.au)
- Instead of relying on medications to dull your pain, you can soothe and prevent lower back pain with simple contoured pillows . (the-pillow.com.au)
- Nearly 80 percent of American adults experience lower back pain at some point in their lives. (stvincentcharity.com)
- The goal of the procedure is to relieve lower back pain while, at the same time, maintain normal motion for patients. (stvincentcharity.com)
- Lumbar disk replacement was the solution Steve Arce, a 38-year old local firefighter, was seeking for relief from lower back pain so intense he could barely walk, forcing him to move from heavy duty on his job. (stvincentcharity.com)
- Need to work on strengthening the lower back muscle. (healthtap.com)
- Physical fitness - Back pain is more prominent among people with lower fitness levels. (healthpages.org)
- Is the Subject Area "Lower back pain" applicable to this article? (plos.org)
- More than half of Americans suffer lower back pain each year, the latest NPR/Truven Health Analytics survey finds. (moonlight-creations-jewelry.com)
- Patients with lumbar disc herniation (LDH) typically present with lower-extremity radiculopathy. (thejns.org)
- In simple terms, the lumbar is lower portion of your back. (moonlight-creations-jewelry.com)
- Surgery improves patients' disability and lower extremity symptoms, but less is known about the impact on back pain. (physiciansweekly.com)
- A subsequent computed tomography scan of the lumbar spine revealed marked metastatic changes to the lower thoracic and upper lumbar spine. (ovid.com)
- The arch in the small of your lower back is due to the shape of the spinal bones, which forms a backward facing "C" is called a lordotic curve. (necksolutions.com)
- The lower back is particularly vulnerable to stress because it connects with the pelvis. (necksolutions.com)
- Back braces are recommended for a few days to keep the lower back still and reduce mechanical pain due to movement. (fondren.com)
- Another condition that can cause lower back pain on either side of the spine as well as radiating pain down the leg is sacroiliac joint dysfunction . (braceability.com)
- I've read that the pain is usually in the lower back, is the upper shoulder and hand pain typical? (healthcaremagic.com)
- Double layer design allows for custom fit and adjustable compression to abdomen and lower back. (americanpaininstitute.org)
- Lumbar exercises focus on back flexibility and strengthening the core muscles of the abdomen, lower back, and hips to improve pain and restore function. (upmc.com)
- The Decompression Belt stretches and retracts the lower back as it inflates with air. (setshopandsmile.com)
- The belt cradles the hip and the lower rib cage, it helps lift your upper body, unloading the weight off the lower back and allowing the muscles to relax. (setshopandsmile.com)
- By providing strong support and stabilization for the lower back, the Decompression Belt helps prevent this from occurring. (setshopandsmile.com)
- Muscle tension can cause stress on the spine and aggravate lower back pain. (setshopandsmile.com)
- When inflated, the Decompression Belt gently pushes down on the hip and up on the lower rib to help stretch the lower back muscles. (setshopandsmile.com)
- Since the lumbar spine is called upon to move, bend and flex continuously throughout life, as well as support our upper body through an exhaustive range of motion, it is normal for the tissues in the lower end of the backbone to demonstrate wear. (low-back-pain.org)
- The lumbar spine is located in your lower back. (delawarebackpain.com)
- The lumbar spine connects your upper body -- your head, trunk, and arms, to your lower body -- your pelvis and legs. (delawarebackpain.com)
- The lumbar zone provides an incredible degree of movement for the anatomy, supports a tremendous amount of weight while simultaneously enduring continuous stress, and facilitates neurological communication between the entire lower body and the brain. (low-back-pain.org)
- We will detail the main structures that comprise the lumbar zone, as well as provide explanation on the processes that might possibly lead to lower back pain. (low-back-pain.org)
- A large percentage of lumbar back pain conditions are blamed on completely normal and innocuous aging of the lower spine. (low-back-pain.org)
- Other than pain, these conditions originate from the back and causes pain throughout the lower body area. (blackmesh.com)
- The cushioned straps pull your shoulders back while our waist band supports the middle and lower back. (getcheaphealthinsurance.net)
- regularly.The fact is that lower back pain can be debilitating for many individuals. (howtocuresciatica.info)
- This causes the lower back to stretch out and that is really the only way to stretch it. (howtocuresciatica.info)
- Many people have reported getting fast relief from their lower back pain using the decompression belt. (stylishnewdeal.com)
- May be manifested by stiffness in the lower back or by intense lumbar pain that can radiate to the buttocks, thighs and legs. (chirosterose.com)
- Each patient was considered to have chronic lower back pain and deemed a candidate to receive an innovative treatment option to help manage the back pain. (scitechnol.com)
- LOA has been found to not only be a cost effective alternative, but a safe and effective procedure resulting in lower opioid use, fewer work absences, and decreased overall pain [ 1 , 3 , 9 ]. (scitechnol.com)
- Most frequently, disc displacement occurs in the lower back (lumbar spine), leading to chronic back pain . (kuresmart.com)
- If you suddenly start feeling pain in your lower back or hip that radiates to the back of your thigh and into your leg, you may have a protruding (herniated) disk in. (pregnancy-lowerbackpain.com)
- This means, that during their lifetime, everyone will experience lower back pain at least once, if not more often than that. (dr-theodoridis.de)
- Nevertheless, according to the experience of GPs, only one in four patients consult their doctor, whilst orthopaedic doctors state similar observations, i.e. only half of those patients affected come to see them about their lower back pain, or, associated leg complaints. (dr-theodoridis.de)
- Lower back pain" usually denominates pain in the so-called lumbosacral region between the upper lumbar spine and the sacrum. (dr-theodoridis.de)
- 15% of all days missed in the workplace due to sickness can be accounted for by lower back pain, or such pain in combination with associated leg complaints. (dr-theodoridis.de)
- There is a clear difference between complaints originating from the spinal column itself, i.e., vertebragenic lower back pain, and such that have their causes in urological, gynecological or abdominal diseases, which are, however, projected into the lumbosacral region. (dr-theodoridis.de)
- Inflammatory, tumorous, injury- or deformity-related causes for lower back pain are less common. (dr-theodoridis.de)
- With a rate of 98%, static and degenerative changes in the lumbosacral region are the number one cause of lower back pain. (dr-theodoridis.de)
- Simple lower back pain that is limited to the lumbosacral region is characterised by its sudden occurrence and how it relates to specific body positions. (dr-theodoridis.de)
- When lower back pain occurs in combination with symptoms such as voiding and evacuation dysfunctions (bladder and rectum), this is particularly alarming! (dr-theodoridis.de)
- in the back area from the neck down to the lumbar region or lower part of the back. (backpainreliefstory.com)
- If believing the statistics, 70-80% of the population at least once in the life of our country, faced with back pain and the lumbar area, or medically, lower back pain. (artrovex.eu)
- Various causes of lower back pain can be psychogenic factors in cancer metastasis. (artrovex.eu)
- Fortunately, a serious pathology, accounting for more than 5% of cases, the main reason for lower back pain - excessive fatigue or spasm and Nov other Nov-skeletal problems. (artrovex.eu)
- Florida Surgery Consultants in Brandon are experts in lower back pain and we can help you determine if you would benefit from an epidural steroid injection. (floridasurgeryconsultants.com)
- Before the injection, an anesthetic is applied to the skin using a small needle to numb the area in the lower back. (floridasurgeryconsultants.com)
- For about half of patients, epidural steroid injections are successful in relieving lower back pain. (floridasurgeryconsultants.com)
- If you are struggling with lower back pain, do not subject yourself to simply dealing with it. (floridasurgeryconsultants.com)
- The purpose of the canal is to create a bony casing from the head to the lower back through which the spinal cord passes. (tusharpatelmd.com)
- In this video below, we look at how to perform lumbar extension to relieve leg and lower back pain . (physicaltherapytreatment.ie)
- A reduction of space and a compressive force in the lower back is also common. (physicaltherapytreatment.ie)
- If someone is suffering lower back pain with/without referral symptoms into the lower limb, then this can be a very useful exercise to help alleviate symptoms. (physicaltherapytreatment.ie)
- Maintain this position for up to a minute noticing all the time, whether your symptom in the leg and/or lower back are reducing. (physicaltherapytreatment.ie)
- You can advance the same exercise, by coming onto your forearms so that the degree of extension in the lower back increases. (physicaltherapytreatment.ie)
- You may feel a compressive force in the lower back, but hopefully you now also feel a total cessation of symptoms in the leg and the lower back. (physicaltherapytreatment.ie)
- Patients will describe this as a tight, cramping, dull discomfort in theior back and through their lower extremities. (miralispinesurgery.com)
- This can be confirmed through a battery of tests, including checking the circulation in the feet and obtaining an MRI of the lower back/lumbar spine. (miralispinesurgery.com)
- Print article Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses what to know about the new report and some of the latest treatment options for those dealing with lower back pain. (b4ict.com)
- The Problem with Lower Back Pain Rehabilitation What's the best way to relieve my pain? (b4ict.com)
- Also, over time, it can improve flexibility in the shoulder and back muscles, and, especially important, restore the natural curvature of the lower back (the lumbar region). (backpainmagic.com)
- Lower back sprains caused by damage to the muscles and ligaments are the most common sources of back pain. (b4ict.com)
- This, couples with disease in joints of the lower back, causes spinal canal narrowing. (b4ict.com)
- Many individuals experience lower back pain, also referred to as lumbar back pain, below the rib cage in their body, which causes extreme pain and discomfort. (ormondbeachchiro.com)
- Chiropractic treatment is reputed to be highly beneficial for relieving the pain of the individuals suffering from lower back pain. (ormondbeachchiro.com)
- The lumbar or lower back area, provides support to the physical structure of a human being. (ormondbeachchiro.com)
- Different postures at the work place prompt lower back pain in individuals which can grow to dangerously severe proportions if not treated in time. (ormondbeachchiro.com)
- A Lumbar Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA), which is the same thing as a neurotomy in our practice, is an outpatient procedure for treating lower back, buttock, hip, and groin pain. (newyorkpaincare.com)
- The lumbar area of your spine is located in your lower back and forms the curve below your waist. (anescocares.com)
- Before you receive the epidural injection, your lower back area will be sterilized, and numbed with an anesthetic. (anescocares.com)
- There are 23 discs in the human spine: 6 in the neck (cervical region), 12 in the middle back (thoracic region), and 5 in the lower back (lumbar region). (wikipedia.org)
Extreme lateral lumbar interbody fusion2
- What is Extreme Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (XLIF)? (backpaindoctor.co.uk)
- XLIF (Extreme Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion) is a new technique that allows lateral arthrodesis. (backpaindoctor.co.uk)
Discectomy5
- The DaneSpine database was used to identify 2399 patients with LDH and baseline BP visual analog scale (VAS) scores ≥ 50 who underwent a lumbar discectomy at one of 3 facilities between June 2010 and December 2017. (thejns.org)
- Purpose The Inside-out transforaminal and interlaminar endoscopic technique is a percutaneous method of performing lumbar discectomy. (theassr.org)
- However, when conservative treatments fail, Lumbar Discectomy surgery is recommended to relieve pain and restore function. (delawarebackpain.com)
- The most invasive last resort for pain resulting from disc herniation is surgery (discectomy, laminectomy, or spinal fusion). (lehighvalleychiropractic.com)
- Aetna considers lumbar decompression with or without discectomy medically necessary for rapid progression of neurological impairment (e.g., foot drop. (backpainreliefstory.com)
Neck6
- TMJ - What a Pain in the Neck! (medhelp.org)
- Spine surgery for neck/ back pain without a neurological component is controversial, as outcomes are unpredictable. (healthtap.com)
- While you are lifting keep looking straight ahead, not up nor down, so that the back of your neck is like a continuous straight line from your spine. (moonlight-creations-jewelry.com)
- On the other hand, waiting several weeks before the start of treatment, it may be longer and the patient may have sequelae (slight persistent pain, recurrence, weakness in the neck, etc. (chirosterose.com)
- Edward Scheid MD, Michelle Bahn MD, Louis Noce MD offer rapid and comprehensive care for back and neck pain, degenerative spine disease and complex. (pregnancy-lowerbackpain.com)
- The back is a huge area and there are several codes that describe pain in the back area from the neck down to the lumbar. (backpainreliefstory.com)
Treatment45
- Treatment of low back pain is optimally directed toward a diagnosed or suspected specific cause. (rxlist.com)
- Epidural steroid injections (ESIs) are a common treatment option for many forms of low back pain and leg pain. (spine-health.com)
- Pain due to an injury should heal either on its own or with appropriate medical treatment. (cure-back-pain.org)
- It is important that the patient have faith in the success of their therapy, since lasting pain often commences because of poor early treatment results. (cure-back-pain.org)
- If the pain is extreme, back surgery might be suggested as a treatment, but should not be rushed. (cure-back-pain.org)
- Treatment for symptomatic lumbar stenosis is usually surgical decompression. (aafp.org)
- Medical treatment alternatives, such as bed rest, pain management and physical therapy, should be reserved for use in debilitated patients or patients whose surgical risk is prohibitive as a result of concomitant medical conditions. (aafp.org)
- Lumbar supports (also called braces or corsets) are used in the prevention and treatment of low-back pain. (cochrane.org)
- Prevention and treatment are important both to people with back pain and to society, which bears the expense of back pain treatment and sick leave due to back pain. (cochrane.org)
- There was little or no difference between individuals with low-back pain who used back supports and those who received no treatment (five studies, 13,995 people), or education on lifting techniques (two studies, 954 people) in back pain prevention or reduction of sick leave. (cochrane.org)
- Lumbar supports are used in the treatment of low-back pain patients, to prevent the onset of low-back pain (primary prevention) or to prevent recurrences of a low-back pain episode (secondary prevention). (cochrane.org)
- To assess the effects of lumbar supports for prevention and treatment of non-specific low-back pain. (cochrane.org)
- Once you know you have lumbar canal stenosis or claudication, you have several choices for treatment, depending on how bad your symptoms are. (aafp.org)
- The usefulness of integrated SPECT/CT for anatomical and functional assessment of back pain opens promising opportunities both for multi-disciplinary clinical assessment and treatment for manual therapists and for research into the effectiveness of manual therapies. (chiro.org)
- Chou R, Qaseem A, Snow V et al (2007) Diagnosis and treatment of low back pain: a joint clinical practice guideline from the American College of Physicians and the American Pain Society. (springer.com)
- These treatments are often safe and as effective as medicines used for the treatment of back pain. (moonlight-creations-jewelry.com)
- Ibuprofen (Advil, Nuprin, or Motrin), available over the counter, is an excellent medication for the short-term treatment of low back pain. (moonlight-creations-jewelry.com)
- If the pain is not improving with conservative treatment over four to six weeks, radiological investigations may then be appropriate. (bpac.org.nz)
- Lumbar spinal stenosis may be treated with conservative treatment approaches such as use of pain medications, physical therapy, steroid injections, or acupuncture. (fondren.com)
- The patients in the study experienced significant pain relief for 82 to 84 weeks of 104 weeks, requiring approximately 5 to 6 treatments with an average relief of 19 weeks per episode of treatment. (medsci.org)
- Although the patient experienced some pain relief after her chiropractic treatment, she continued to experience persistent mild pain in the thoracolumbar area. (ovid.com)
- After 6 months of recording baseline data, 85 subjects with persistent or recurring low back pain were randomly assigned to treatment and control groups. (atlaschiro.com)
- The treatment group received instruction in the control of early morning lumbar flexion. (atlaschiro.com)
- The control group received a sham treatment of six exercises shown to be ineffective in reducing low back pain. (atlaschiro.com)
- Six months later, the control group received the experimental treatment, Diaries were used to record daily levels of pain intensity, disability, impairment, and medication usage. (atlaschiro.com)
- Non-surgical treatment is preferred over surgery and includes rest, activity modification, and pain medication which includes non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, muscle relaxants and epidural analgesic injections. (fondren.com)
- This elastic lumbar support also features double-pull tension straps for treatment of moderate to severe lumbar back pain. (braceability.com)
- Could this be causing the pain and what treatment options are recommended? (healthcaremagic.com)
- Back strengthening exercises with mild pain killers (SOS) would be the ideal treatment option in you. (healthcaremagic.com)
- There are several back pain treatment options available, including back pain operations , and the doctors will recommend treatment depending on the nature and severity of your problem. (backpainoperation.com)
- Stephens M, Sarayusa A, Mortensen Z, Nagy L, Racz G (2018) Innovative Treatment for Chronic Lumbar Back Pain. (scitechnol.com)
- Epidural lysis of adhesion (LOA) with epidurography is a relatively new intervention in the treatment of chronic back pain, failed back surgery syndrome, spinal stenosis, and radiculopathy [ 1 - 3 ]. (scitechnol.com)
- Disc displacement is a serious condition, and if you suffer from chronic pain that stems from it, you need to consult a doctor for a specific treatment plan . (kuresmart.com)
- Our physicians at KureSmart Pain Management provide specific treatment plans for disc displacement. (kuresmart.com)
- To determine whether your condition requires treatment with a lumbar laminectomy, your doctor will examine your back and your medical history, and may order an X-ray, computed tomography (CT) scan or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of your spine. (drgeoffreyrosenberg.com.au)
- A surgical procedure such as a lumbar laminectomy is typically recommended after non-surgical treatment options, such as medication, rest and physical therapy, fail to relieve symptoms after a reasonable length of time. (drgeoffreyrosenberg.com.au)
- Surgical treatment for lumbar diskogenic syndromes is most. (backpainreliefjourney.com)
- Lumbar spine injections are utilized in the assessment and treatment of low back pain. (surreybackandjointclinic.co.uk)
- Lumbar disc herniation treatment is almost always conservative initially. (nemanispine.com)
- Dr. Nemani is a spine surgery specialist who is always willing to discuss whether you may be a candidate for surgery for lumbar disc herniation treatment or whether non-surgical options would be more beneficial. (nemanispine.com)
- Patients of lumbar back pain require a few weeks of rest for the pain to subside successfully, whereas in extreme cases surgical treatment may also be required. (ormondbeachchiro.com)
- The treatment is focused on therapy sessions which aim to relieve the extreme pain suffered by the patients and provide them a healthy solution to their muscle strains and back pain problems. (ormondbeachchiro.com)
- Customized treatment designed to increase strength, restore motion and alleviate pain. (newyorkpaincare.com)
- Epidural injections are a non-surgical treatment option for low back (lumbar) pain and pain radiating into the legs. (anescocares.com)
- Treatment for back injuries depends on the diagnosis, level of pain, and whether there is loss of function or quality of life. (wikipedia.org)
Surgical10
- Surgical correction of back pain offers poor results for complete symptomatic resolution and is often quite unnecessary. (cure-back-pain.org)
- Less urgent symptoms that may need a surgical consultation include severe and disabling back pain or shooting pain into the legs that is refractory (does not respond) to other treatments and that lasts more than four to eight weeks. (scribd.com)
- To investigate whether surgical intervention reduces opioid requirements by patients taking opioids for back pain and whether there is a difference between county and managed care hospitals in this postoperative reduction of opioid requirement. (jaoa.org)
- Standard demographic and surgical variables and patient-reported outcomes, including BP and leg pain (LP) VAS scores (0-100), Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), and European Quality of Life-5 Dimensions Questionnaire (EQ-5D) at baseline and 12 months postoperatively, were collected. (thejns.org)
- The two main surgical procedures to treat lumbar spinal stenosis are laminectomy and spinal fusion. (fondren.com)
- Microdiscetomy is the most commonly used surgical procedure for lumbar disc herniation. (fondren.com)
- In some cases, non-surgical back pain treatments like physical therapy and chiropractic care may be an option to reduce or manage your back pain . (backpainoperation.com)
- With medical science advancing at a great speed, there are many surgical and non-surgical treatments options that work really well in helping a individuals overcome back pain. (backpainoperation.com)
- Posterolateral lumbar fusion is a surgical technique that involves correction of spinal problems from the back of the spine by placing bone graft between segments in the back and leaving the disc space intact. (orcchicago.com)
- With medical care and surgical expertise improving, recent clinical studies have shown improvement in patient quality of life with surgical intervention for lumbar stenosis, whether the fusion is also performed or not. (miralispinesurgery.com)
Flexion8
- To test the hypothesis that the control of lumbar flexion in the early morning will significantly reduce chronic, nonspecific low back pain. (atlaschiro.com)
- Controlling lumbar flexion in the early morning is a form of self-care with potential for reducing pain and costs associated with chronic, nonspecific low back pain. (atlaschiro.com)
- BACKGROUND: It is assumed that low back pain patients who use pain-avoiding immobilizing strategies may benefit from specific back flexion and extension exercises aimed at reducing sagittal lumbar hypomobility. (minervamedica.it)
- At baseline, sagittal lumbar mobility in flexion and extension was measured with a computer-assisted inclinometer. (minervamedica.it)
- Lumbar FRR was assessed during trunk flexion-extension using surface electromyography. (biomedcentral.com)
- You use lumbar flexion when you bend forward to touch your toes. (delawarebackpain.com)
- One-year follow-up of a randomized clnical trial comparing flexion distraction with an exercise program for chronic low back pain. (lehighvalleychiropractic.com)
- Sitting day in and day out leads to what is known as a flexion bias in the lumbar region. (physicaltherapytreatment.ie)
Cushion6
- They have gone an extra step by giving the cushion dual straps along the back so it fits very securely to your chair or car seat. (moonlight-creations-jewelry.com)
- The lumbar cushion is scientifically designed to provide relief to those suffering from BACK PAINS. (moonlight-creations-jewelry.com)
- Solid back cushion. (nerdnod.com)
- These are similar to the basic, solid back cushion except they are made of mesh and commonly rubber. (nerdnod.com)
- Blue Dining Chair Cushion (Set of 4) Pain which is worse in the second half of the night or after waking. (b4ict.com)
- Giving Back CNWN Collection Lend your favorite rocking chair an extra layer of comfort with this classic two-piece cushion set, complete with one rectangular back cushion and one rounded seat cushion with convenient ties to fix them to a standard rocking chair. (b4ict.com)
Radiographs8
- Pelvic incidence, sacral slope and lumbar curvature were measured on computed radiographs by 2 blinded clinicians for subjects in 2 postures (upright vs slumped sitting) and on 2 chairs (usual flat chair vs kneeling chair). (nih.gov)
- By reducing the number of lumbar spine radiographs performed inappropriately for low back pain patients can reach important points in the care pathway more rapidly also avoiding unnecessary radiation dose. (rcr.ac.uk)
- The request forms for lumbar radiographs undertaken are to be collected. (rcr.ac.uk)
- 100 consecutive lumbar radiographs for low back pain. (rcr.ac.uk)
- Therefore, the aim of this study of a selected population of asymptomatic Japanese Self Defense Forces (JSDF) young adults male with normal lumbar radiographs was to investigate the incidence of newly developed lumbar degenerative changes at middle age and to study their association to LBP. (unboundmedicine.com)
- Analysis of lumbar radiographs revealed that 48 % had normal findings and 52 % had degenerative changes. (unboundmedicine.com)
- Because of the patient's lingering back pain, she was referred for lumbar spine radiographs. (ovid.com)
- Evidence is needed on the cost-effectiveness of lumbar spine radiographs in patients with low back pain. (ovid.com)
Symptoms of lumbar1
- The symptoms of lumbar back pain include weakness in the leg and loss of bowel and bladder control. (ormondbeachchiro.com)
Exercises7
- Supervised exercises are the first line therapy for patients with chronic low back pain. (clinicaltrials.gov)
- They have restyled themselves as rehabilitation specialists," which means they're training patients in effective back-strengthening exercises as a reliable physical therapist would, she tells Quartz, "and are doing a great job with it. (moonlight-creations-jewelry.com)
- Physical Therapy involves stretching exercises, massage, and lumbar and abdominal strengthening. (fondren.com)
- For those suffering from low back pain, lumbar exercises may help. (upmc.com)
- Back pain caused by disk, muscle, or joint strain often responds well to lumbar exercises, according to Matt Ruskay, PT, MS, OCS , facility director and physical therapist at UPMC Centers for Rehab Services ' White Oak location. (upmc.com)
- Physical therapists suggest lumbar exercises as a way not only relieve back pain but also to decrease the likelihood of future strains by using movement and postural strategies that can be continued outside of your therapy sessions. (upmc.com)
- Our goal is to teach patients to self-manage their pain with exercises that are designed to help improve their function," Matt says. (upmc.com)
Relief21
- TMJ Pain Relief : TMJ and TMD Prot. (medhelp.org)
- Importantly, an injection can provide sufficient pain relief to allow a patient to progress with a rehabilitative stretching and exercise program. (spine-health.com)
- Despite this, most studies report that more than 50% of patients find measurable pain relief with epidural steroid injections. (spine-health.com)
- If you're experiencing knee or hip pain, relief can be found here at St. Vincent Charity. (stvincentcharity.com)
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) initially provide pain relief and also reduce swelling. (fondren.com)
- J Pain Relief 3:145. (omicsonline.org)
- Significant improvement with significant pain relief of ≥ 50% and functional improvement of ≥ 40% were observed in 85% in Group 1, and 90% in Group II, at 2-year follow-up. (medsci.org)
- This back relief belt is one of the top sellers for this condition because it features a low profile design and a low price. (braceability.com)
- With the Decompression Belt, you can get the support and pain relief you need to be active and do the things you've always avoided. (setshopandsmile.com)
- Various approaches were administered to help with the pain of these teenagers that included local steroid injection and chiropractic adjustments that ultimately contributed to no lasting pain relief. (scitechnol.com)
- The patients were all referred to receive epidural lysis of adhesions (LOA) which provided the lasting relief of the pain that the patients were seeking. (scitechnol.com)
- The medical literature continues to fail to support the use of lumbar epidural injections for long-term relief of chronic back pain without radiculopathy. (thejns.org)
- There is limited support for the use of lumbar epidural injections for shortterm relief in selected patients with chronic back pain. (thejns.org)
- Lumbar epidural steroid injections (ESIs) are an option for the short-term relief of chronic low-back pain without radiculopathy in patients with degenerative disease of the lumbar spine (Level III evidence). (thejns.org)
- Get Relief From Your Back Pain! (floridasurgeryconsultants.com)
- Epidural steroid injections for back pain are a viable option when you are looking for relief from severe, debilitating pain. (floridasurgeryconsultants.com)
- The effects of the injection are temporary in nature-they only last from one week to one year, depending on the patient-but they can be very beneficial in providing relief for those patients who have episodes of severe back pain and gives patients the opportunity to progress in their rehabilitation. (floridasurgeryconsultants.com)
- Our back stretchers provide pain relief and gradually realign your spine into its natural position. (backpainmagic.com)
- Pain with excess activity and relief with rest. (redefinehealthcare.com)
- Be patient, as full pain relief normally takes two to three weeks. (newyorkpaincare.com)
- How long can I expect pain relief? (newyorkpaincare.com)
Laminectomy8
- 6 weeks post-op 2 level lumbar spine fusion + laminectomy. (healthtap.com)
- What is the best course of action after failed back surgery (lumbar laminectomy). (healthtap.com)
- A lumbar laminectomy can be performed to relieve symptoms such as back pain and radiating leg pain. (drgeoffreyrosenberg.com.au)
- What Is A Lumbar Laminectomy? (drgeoffreyrosenberg.com.au)
- How Is A Lumbar Laminectomy Performed? (drgeoffreyrosenberg.com.au)
- A lumbar laminectomy also may be performed in conjunction with spinal fusion. (drgeoffreyrosenberg.com.au)
- To determine whether you are a candidate for a lumbar laminectomy, please talk to your doctor. (drgeoffreyrosenberg.com.au)
- Please consult your physician for a complete list of indications, warnings, precautions, adverse effects, clinical results and other important medical information that pertains to the lumbar laminectomy procedure. (drgeoffreyrosenberg.com.au)
Patients with lumbar1
- The sample size of patients with lumbar instability in this study was small, which may hinder the reliability of the data. (medworm.com)
Diagnosis7
- Additionally, many studies do not classify patients according to diagnosis and tend to 'lump' different types sources of pain together. (spine-health.com)
- Very few people make it long enough through the medical system to officially get a diagnosis of failed back syndrome. (healthtap.com)
- Regardless of your diagnosis, back pain and radiculopathy can interfere not only with your daily activities but with your ability to work. (caveylaw.com)
- The diagnosis of lumbar disc herniation includes medical history coupled with a physical and neurological examination. (atlspinesurgery.com)
- This is the 2017 version of the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code M54.41 back pain - chronic. (backpainreliefstory.com)
- Because many disease may occur in a similar manner, or at least related to pain syndrome, and busy is not good for self-diagnosis and consult a doctor. (artrovex.eu)
- Diagnosis of a back injury begins with a physical examination and thorough medical history by health-care personnel. (wikipedia.org)
Joints2
- Indeed, the aforementioned SI joint pain can be brought on by a combination of more flexible joints and weight gain due to pregnancy. (braceability.com)
- Why inflammatory lesions, joints, spine - a different kind of arthritis: rheumatoid, Reiter's disease, ankylosing spondylitis, inflammatory pain etc occurs more frequently in relatively young people, develops slowly. (artrovex.eu)
Structures of the lumbar spine2
- Normal anatomic structures of the lumbar spine at the third through the fifth lumbar levels. (aafp.org)
- Either from from long exposures to mild stresses or one big overload, damage can result to the structures of the lumbar spine causing pain and a decreased ability to function normally. (necksolutions.com)
Disc16
- Lumbar disc disorders and low-back pain: socioeconomic factors and consequences. (springer.com)
- Lumbar canal stenosis is not the same thing as a ruptured disc. (aafp.org)
- Strata were defined for separate pathologies i.e. lumbar disc herniation (HNP) and spinal stenosis. (springer.com)
- Obesity, sedentary lifestyle and smoking increase the risk of lumbar disc herniation. (fondren.com)
- Materials & Methods 14 consecutive patients were treated in 2013 by a single operator (GR). Patients were considered candidates for surgery if they possessed disc herniations resulting in back or leg pain. (theassr.org)
- Results The majority of the patients in this series, 11/14 (79%), suffered accident related injuries, resulting in post-traumatic lumbar disc herniation. (theassr.org)
- L1 is the uppermost bone in the lumbar spine, connecting to T12 above it at the thoracolumbar disc. (low-back-pain.org)
- Meanwhile, L5 is the lowest bone in the lumbar spine, connecting to the sacrum at the lumbosacral disc. (low-back-pain.org)
- A herniated or "ruptured" disc is a common source of low back pain. (delawarebackpain.com)
- it is important to understand that pain generation is not necessarily from the disc herniation itself. (lehighvalleychiropractic.com)
- Lumbar disc hernation and cauda equina syndrome. (lehighvalleychiropractic.com)
- The scarring can be due to post-traumatic disc disorder (chemical irritation or the presence of micro bleeds and tears) or the result of previous back surgeries in an attempt to relieve the anatomical cause of pain [ 1 , 9 ]. (scitechnol.com)
- The following case study follows three teenagers who had suffered from radiculopathy as a complication of lumbar disc herniation. (scitechnol.com)
- You can take the next step in treating your disc displacement by contacting KureSmart Pain Management today and schedule a consultation . (kuresmart.com)
- Explaining Spinal Disorders: Lumbar Disc Herniation A lumbar (low back) disc herniation is a common problem. (backpainreliefjourney.com)
- By injecting dye into the disc to increase pressure it can be determined if this is the area causing the pain. (210back.com)
Stenosis15
- See related handout on lumbar spinal canal stenosis , written by the authors of this article. (aafp.org)
- Lumbar spine stenosis most commonly affects the middle-aged and elderly population. (aafp.org)
- The characteristic syndrome associated with lumbar stenosis is termed neurogenic intermittent claudication. (aafp.org)
- Although many conditions may be associated with lumbar canal stenosis, most cases are idiopathic. (aafp.org)
- See related article on lumbar spine stenosis . (aafp.org)
- What is lumbar spinal canal stenosis? (aafp.org)
- People with stenosis usually have back pain most of the time. (aafp.org)
- If you have lumbar canal stenosis, the neural leg claudication starts when you stand up, gets worse when you walk and gets better when you stop walking. (aafp.org)
- Back pain and spinal stenosis are diseases associated with the natural process of aging. (scitechnol.com)
- People suffering from osteoarthritis can face severe back pain due to the spinal stenosis - the narrowing of the space around the spinal cords. (mrt-open24.de)
- Back pain back exercise spinal stenosis - Lumbar Spinal Syndrome by Dr. Theodoridis Theodoridis Md. (dr-theodoridis.de)
- 65, known as degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis ) but is also sometimes seen in younger adults (40-60, known as congenital lumbar spinal stenosis ). (miralispinesurgery.com)
- One of the best ways to distinguish between lumbar stenosis and PAD is to ask if the patient has more trouble going up or down stairs. (miralispinesurgery.com)
- However, if the problem/pain is worse with going downstairs, then this is likely due to lumbar stenosis (neurogenic claudication) . (miralispinesurgery.com)
- The severity of lumbar spinal stenosis is usually demonstrated on an MRI. (miralispinesurgery.com)
Severe lumbar back1
- These symptoms are glaring indications of a severe lumbar back pain experienced by an individual. (ormondbeachchiro.com)
Injections7
- Indeed, the effectiveness of lumbar epidural steroid injections continues to be a topic of debate. (spine-health.com)
- Epidural steroid injections deliver medication directly (or very near) the source of pain generation. (spine-health.com)
- Certain pain management specialists perform epidural steroid injections. (lehighvalleychiropractic.com)
- There is insufficient evidence to support or refute the use of trigger point injections for chronic lowerback pain without radiculopathy. (thejns.org)
- There may be certain factors that affect whether or not you can truly see a difference in your back pain after receiving the injections. (floridasurgeryconsultants.com)
- If you are interested in having epidural steroid injections for back pain, Florida Surgery Consultants is here for you. (floridasurgeryconsultants.com)
- Simply schedule an appointment with us to speak to a doctor about your pain and see if you would be eligible for epidural steroid injections. (floridasurgeryconsultants.com)
Relieve pain3
- You cannot do these types of techniques wrong and they help relieve pain quickly. (howtocuresciatica.info)
- Despite this seemingly grim fact, there are actually many ways to prevent and relieve pain. (backpainmagic.com)
- Short or long acting anesthetic medications are used to relieve pain. (anescocares.com)
Buttocks1
Epidural2
- Has the first epidural been successful in relieving your pain? (medhelp.org)
- Additionally, since the vast majority of pain stems from chemical inflammation, an epidural steroid injection can help control local inflammation while also "flushing out" inflammatory proteins and chemicals from the local area that may contribute to and exacerbate pain. (spine-health.com)
Injection5
- There is no new evidence that conflicts with the previous recommendations regarding injection therapies published in the original version of the "Guidelines for the performance of fusion procedures for degenerative disease of the lumbar spine. (thejns.org)
- These injection procedures are valuable in determining whether particular structures are the source for low back pain. (surreybackandjointclinic.co.uk)
- The flushing effect from the injection is also thought to remove the inflammatory proteins from around the structures that may cause pain. (floridasurgeryconsultants.com)
- The value of therapeutic corticosteroid injection in the setting of chronic nonspecific back pain without established radiculopathy has not been proven. (b4ict.com)
- Your doctor will instruct you on how to relieve temporary mild pain at the injection site. (anescocares.com)
Pelvic4
- Participants will be given a clear understanding of clinical, functional and dynamic evaluation techniques of the Lumbar - Pelvic complex relative to both athletes and non-athletes. (csp.org.uk)
- Advance their understanding of Lumbar- Pelvic functional biomechanics. (csp.org.uk)
- Develop a clear understanding of the pathological reasons associated with the painful and dysfunctional Lumbar - Pelvic unit. (csp.org.uk)
- The signs and symptoms are similar to those caused by pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy. (backpainreliefstory.com)
Tissues7
- Functions of the low back, or lumbar area, include structural support, movement, and protection of certain body tissues. (rxlist.com)
- Researchers measured the thickness of lumbar connective tissues with ultrasound in 60 chronic low back pain patients and 47 health people. (painscience.com)
- Although the connective tissues forming the fascial planes of the back have been hypothesized to play a role in the pathogenesis of chronic low back pain (LBP) , there have been no previous studies quantitatively evaluating connective tissue structure in this condition. (painscience.com)
- We will examine the age-related changes that universally affect these skeletal tissues and provide an honest report on the effects of these alterations as far as back pain is concerned. (low-back-pain.org)
- It can result from variety of problems with the bones and tissues of the lumbar spinal column. (pregnancy-lowerbackpain.com)
- This can lead to increased hypertonicity in the lumbar tissues. (physicaltherapytreatment.ie)
- Often we find the tissues in the back are overly tight. (physicaltherapytreatment.ie)
Lordosis5
- An interaction between chairs and postures for lumbar lordosis (P=0.02) indicated more pronounced effects of the chair in slumped sitting. (nih.gov)
- Therefore, lumbar lordosis was reduced less when sitting on a kneeling chair as compared with a usual chair. (nih.gov)
- SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: The lumbar lordosis increases with a change of position from supine to standing and is known as an essential contributor to dynamic changes. (regionh.dk)
- Subsequently, the L2-to-S1 lumbar lordosis angle (LA) was measured. (regionh.dk)
- CONCLUSION: Patients may be less lordotic in both the supine and standing position, whereas, change in the lordosis between the positions may be independent of pain. (regionh.dk)
Compression2
- Neither technique is appropriate when a person has an underlying medical cause for the back pain such as osteoporosis, spinal cord compression, or arthritis. (moonlight-creations-jewelry.com)
- This breathable, flexible low-back support belt can be easily adjusted for secure compression via the mechanical pulley system. (braceability.com)
Spine and low back1
- The relation between radiological abnormalities on lumbar spine and low back pain (LBP) has been debated, presumably because of potential biases related to heterogeneity in selection of the subjects, radiological abnormalities at entry, or its cross-sectional observation in nature. (unboundmedicine.com)
Anatomy of the Lumbar1
- This research section provides a background on the anatomy of the lumbar region of the human spine. (low-back-pain.org)
Sciatic Pain1
- Sciatic pain gone-healing on sched. (healthtap.com)
Commonly6
- Degenerative processes are completely normal parts of aging and most commonly do not produce any pain or related symptoms. (cure-back-pain.org)
- Practitioners of the various manual therapies commonly treat patients presenting with low back pain but are faced with the diagnostic challenge of trying to identify a tissue source of low back pain. (chiro.org)
- Spinal manipulation (SM) is used commonly for treating low back pain (LBP). (biomedcentral.com)
- Lumbar spine radiography is commonly used in the management of low back pain, although the yield of findings that alter clinical management is low. (ovid.com)
- In denying claims, carriers commonly say there is "no objective evidence to support your subjective complaints of pain. (caveylaw.com)
- A list of the most commonly used ICD-9 codes in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Pain Management clinics. (backpainreliefstory.com)
Chronic Pain4
- more than 50% of patients with chronic pain cite back pain as one of their reasons for starting opioid therapy. (jaoa.org)
- We are the largest and most respected patient education and advocacy organization in the chronic pain sector. (low-back-pain.org)
- Our focus on minimally invasive procedures allow our patients to continue with their daily routines, bringing them back to the productivity they experienced before their chronic pain. (kuresmart.com)
- RFA, or rhizotomy, is used to treat severe chronic pain. (210back.com)
Procedure6
- St. Vincent Charity's Robert F. McLain, M.D. , who worked with investigators in the first FDA trials on the procedure, is the recognized expert on lumbar disk replacement surgery in Northeast Ohio. (stvincentcharity.com)
- The lumbar puncture procedure can cause some local back pain. (healthtap.com)
- The back pain should not last for more than 2-3 days after the procedure. (healthtap.com)
- This paper reviews the short and intermediate term results of this procedure in a population of patients with discogenic back pain and radiculopathy. (theassr.org)
- As the world population continues to increase in age, the prevalence of chronic back pain and the need for this procedure is predicted to increase [ 1 ]. (scitechnol.com)
- The procedure involves delivering pain relieving medications directly to or near the source of the pain in the spine during a short outpatient procedure. (anescocares.com)