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What can cause lumbar pain?
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strained muscles (most common), herniation of teh cartilage disc between lumbar vertebrae, dislocation of articular facets between 2 vertebrae.
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What is the #1 cause of people missing work?
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lower back pain
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What are some treatments for lower back pain?
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Bed rest
Spinal manipulation by a chiropractor Back and Abdominal exercises to strengthen postural muscles |
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what muscles are the anterior supporting muscles of the lower spine?
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Rectus abdominus
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What are the muscles that are the posterior supporting muscles of the spine?
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Erector spinae muscles
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What are some exercises a physical therapist might employ to help a patient recover from or prevent lower back pain?
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Positional exercises: on back, dead bug
Stretching and strengthening exercises Spinal injections |
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What are some surgeries, used as a last resort, to treat lower back pain?
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Disc replacement surgery, a fusion cage is used.
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