During the day, the lumbar spine is stressed by work demands, poor posture and leisure activities. Back pain, with or without lower extremity symptoms, can limit productivity and career longevity. This session will examine common causes of low back pain, discuss prevention strategies and explore ways to alleviate symptoms. It also will cover the role of mechanical diagnosis and treatment in classifying and addressing spinal conditions. The importance of proper posture and positioning in the production and alleviation of symptoms also will be discussed.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should be able to:
Describe what proper posture is and why it is important in the prevention or treatment of spinal pain.
Differentiate between structures that are responsible for producing spinal pain and those that are not.
Describe appropriate exercises that can be performed to alleviate back pain related to different spinal conditions.
Identify potential risk factors in work and recreational activities that contribute to spinal pain.
