Posts tagged with low back pain

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Low Back Pain Part 2: Treatment

By Peter Rumford | March 31, 2010 | Published in Injury Care
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In Low Back Pain Part 1: Origins, we discussed possible anatomic sources for low back pain (LBP) and other conditions that can cause LBP.  It is important to see a physician for a diagnosis and a good physical therapist or chiropractor to address your particular movement impairments and functional limitations. Depending on the specific anatomical diagnosis, rehabilitation of LBP will vary.  However, in this article, we will focus on five things…

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Low Back Pain Part 1: Origins

By Peter Rumford | January 26, 2010 | Published in Injury Care
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THE PROBLEM

Low Back Pain (LBP) is an epidemic in our modern society. LBP is reported as the #1 reason for missed work and #2 reason for seeing a doctor. According to National Institute of Neurologic Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), Americans spend over $50 billion each year on the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of LBP. It is the second most common “neurological ailment”; second only to headaches. Many clinicians and…

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