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[Strengthening lumbar extensors--therapy of chronic back pain--an overview and meta-analysis].

Author: MiltnerO, SiebertC H, WirtzD C

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Overview

Low back pain is a common and costly problem. Studies have shown that people with low back pain have weaker back muscles compared to healthy people. In the early 1990s, the idea was that exercises that strengthened the back muscles (lumbar extension exercises) would be an effective treatment for low back pain.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
Low back pain ranks high among the reasons for physician office visits and is costly in terms of medical treatment. A number of studies have shown that low back pain patients have significantly lower trunk strength when compared with healthy controls. The working hypothesis at the beginning of the 1...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://doi.org/10.1055/s-2001-16912

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

Strengthening Lumbar Extensors for Chronic Back Pain

This study delves into the intriguing world of chronic back pain, a pervasive condition that affects many individuals, often leaving them feeling like a camel burdened with heavy packs on their backs. The study explores the potential benefits of strengthening the lumbar extensors, which are muscles supporting the lower back. It's like training a camel to carry heavier loads, improving its strength and resilience.

The study highlights the importance of trunk strength in managing chronic back pain. It's a journey through the desert of the human body, where strengthening the muscles of the spine is vital for maintaining balance and reducing the burden of back pain. The study emphasizes the relationship between weak trunk muscles and chronic back pain, and how strengthening these muscles can lead to improved outcomes.

Exercise as a Remedy: Strengthening the Camel's Back

The study reveals that lumbar extension exercises can be an effective tool for treating chronic back pain. It's like teaching a camel to carry heavier loads by gradually increasing the weight. This study underscores the importance of exercise in managing chronic pain, a strategy that is both empowering and effective.

A Path to Relief: Exercise and Back Pain

This research highlights the potential of strengthening the lumbar extensors as a therapeutic approach for chronic back pain. It's like providing a camel with proper training and conditioning, enabling it to navigate the desert with greater ease and strength.

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

This study emphasizes the potential of exercise in managing chronic back pain, providing a path toward relief and improved quality of life. The research encourages individuals with chronic back pain to explore exercise as a therapeutic option, a journey that can lead to a stronger and more resilient body.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2001-12-04
  2. Date Revised 2007-11-15
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

11558044

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1055/s-2001-16912

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