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The vertebral column, also known as the spine, is a complex structure of our body which is part of the axial skeleton, constituting the central part of our body. The spine is composed of 33 smaller units called vertebrae, 7 cervical, 12 thoracic, 5 lumbar, 5 sacral, and 4 coccygeal. The vertebrae present a canal in their posterior part in which the neural system passes through and innervates different structures to allow sensation and movements. Between consecutive vertebrae, there are the intervertebral discs, cushion-like structures with the primary function of acting as shock absorbers and allowing spinal mobility and fluidity. Low back pain is an umbrella term that includes multiple conditions with or without an apparent cause of the pain. Low back pain is one of the most debilitating conditions worldwide and almost everybody experienced an episode of pain in their back in a lifetime. Depending on the duration of the symptoms, the condition can be classified as acute (≤ 6 weeks), sub-acute (between 6 and 12 weeks), and chronic (≥ 12 weeks). Low back pain is multifactorial, and it is not always attributable to a specific cause, such as a traumatic event or an overuse injury. Several potential risk factors have been studied in the development of low back pain, including lack of mobility, weakness, poor posture, prolonged inactivity, sedentary lifestyle, but also high-intensity activities, and excessive strain on the back. Patients can experience significantly different symptoms from minimal pain and stiffness to severe back pain, neural symptoms (e.g.: tingling, burning, weakness, etc.) and significantly restricted mobility. Aside from collecting data from the patient’s past injury history and performing a physical assessment, an imaging examination is often prescribed in case of suspected structural injuries. It is important to underline that the presence of anatomical abnormalities of the spine detected through imaging is not necessarily related to the symptoms experienced by the patient and that false positives are common. For this reason, a holistic approach is paramount in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with back conditions.
© 2012-2024 Isokinetic Medical Group Srl
P.Iva 03740671205 – Cap. Soc. Int. Vers. Euro 10.400 – Reg. Imp. n.03696800378 – R.E.A. n.309376