{"id":17714,"date":"2024-05-23T16:34:43","date_gmt":"2024-05-23T16:34:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test.isokinetic.com\/acute-lower-back-pain\/"},"modified":"2025-05-28T14:11:28","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T14:11:28","slug":"acute-lower-back-pain","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/isokinetic.com\/en\/acute-lower-back-pain\/","title":{"rendered":"Low back pain"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The spine is a complex structure of our body that is part of the axial skeleton that makes up the central part of our body. The spine is composed of 33 small units called vertebrae, 7 cervical, 12 thoracic, 5 lumbar, 5 sacral and 4 coccygeal. The vertebrae have a canal in their posterior part in which the nervous system passes, which innervates various structures to allow perception of sensations and movement. Between consecutive vertebrae, there are intervertebral discs, cushion-like structures with the primary function of acting as shock absorbers and allowing mobility and fluidity of the spine. Low back pain, more commonly called low back pain<\/strong>, is an umbrella term that includes multiple conditions with or without an apparent cause of localized pain in the lower back<\/strong>. Low back pain is one of the most debilitating conditions in the world, and almost everyone has experienced an episode of low back pain<\/strong> in their lifetime. Depending on the duration of symptoms, the condition can be classified as acute (\u2264 6 weeks), subacute (between 6 and 12 weeks) and chronic (\u2265 12 weeks). Low back pain is multifactorial and cannot always be attributed to a specific cause, such as a traumatic event or overload injury. Several potential risk factors for the development of low back pain have been studied, including lack of mobility, weakness, poor posture, prolonged inactivity, sedentary lifestyle, as well as high-intensity activity and excessive strain on the back. Patients may experience significantly different symptoms, from minimal pain to severe back pain combined with neural symptoms (e.g., tingling, burning, weakness, etc.) and significantly limited mobility. In addition to collecting data on the patient’s medical history and performing a physical evaluation, an instrumental examination (e.g., X-ray, computed tomography, MRI, etc.) is often prescribed if structural lesions are suspected. It is important to note that the presence of anatomical abnormalities of the spine detected by instrumental examinations do not necessarily correlate with the symptoms reported by the patient, and false positives are common. Therefore, a holistic approach is essential in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with back disorders. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Based on the severity of the condition, significantly different treatment strategies can be implemented in the management of this condition. Conservative treatment is typically the first line of treatment, consisting of rehabilitation, education, and pharmacological intervention (e.g.: medications, injections, etc.). In more severe cases when surgical treatment is deemed necessary, several different procedures can be implemented based on the patient\u2019s needs and are always discussed between the patient and the medical-surgical staff. In Isokinetic, after being thoughtfully visited by one of our specialised doctors, your recovery process will be structured in different stages and take place in four different environments, the pool, the gym, the movement analysis and retraining room, and the pitch. Likewise for all the other medical conditions, a global approach (bio-psycho-social), centred on your needs will be implemented. In the early stages, the main goal of the rehabilitation is to minimise the symptoms related to the condition. Mobility recovery and muscle activation are typically progressed with respect to maintaining spinal stability. In the mid-stage of rehabilitation, core and upper\/lower limb strength and stability recovery become the priority, together with the optimisation of the general movement quality to learn how to effectively distribute the load among different structures (back, hip, knee) during daily living, and sports activities. Finally, to complete the recovery process, on-field rehabilitation plays a fundamental role in allowing our patients to return to participate in their favourite activities, maximising the outcomes and reducing the likelihood of complications. <\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Low back pain The spine is a complex structure of our body that is part of the axial skeleton that makes up the central part of our body. The spine is composed of 33 small units called vertebrae, 7 cervical, 12 thoracic, 5 lumbar, 5 sacral and 4 coccygeal. The vertebrae have a canal in […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-17714","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t