Lbp Case Studies

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Low Back Pain (LBP) is defined as pain or discomfort in the spinal area between the lower costal margins and gluteal folds with or without radiation into the leg to below the knee for at least one day during the past 12 months (1-3). The lower back has been recognized as the most exposed anatomical site (4). The past few decades witnessed many incredible advances in the medical community’s regarding to understanding of the functional anatomy and biomechanics of the lumbar spine. Despite these advances, however, the prevalence of associated costs of treatment and loss of productivity continue to increase, leading to the characterization of LBP as a societal epidemic (5). It is one of the most common causes of musculo-skeletal disorder related

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