nslbp Flashcards
1
Q
What is it?
A
Low back pain not attributable to a recognisable, known pathology, e.g. infection, tumour, OP, lumbar spine fracture, structural deformity, radicular syndrome
2
Q
Anatomy: Bone
A
L1-L5
Largest segments of the vertebral column
3
Q
Muscle anatomy
A
Abdominals, gluteals and leg muscles
Studies suggest that multifidus and paraspinal muscle groups are smaller in patients with chronic lbp
4
Q
Epidemiology
A
Affects nearly 60-80% of people throughout their lifetime
Economic burden
Self limiting condition
5
Q
Causes
A
Even though the pathology is unknown, it can be caused by traumatic injury
Lumbar sprain/strain
Postural strain
6
Q
Clinical Presentation
A
All age groups can be affected
Frequent relapses
Obesity is a strong predictor
