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Posterior to Anterior Spinal Mosilization and Press-Up Exercise

Posterior to Anterior Spinal Mosilization and Press-Up Exercise

Introduction

Low back pain is the most common problem faced by athletes and the general public. The exercises or sports that are likely to cause LBP are swimming, lifting heavy weights, playing football etc. Nearly all the people with routine daily activities and recreation face this problem. A study reported that over $50 billion per annum is spent by Americans for the treatment of lower back aches (Gross et. al, 2002). In US, it is the second most common neurological disorder after headache. The LBP can be classified as either acute or short term back ache which usually stays for a few days or even weeks.

Low back pain arises either due to arthritic pain or trauma, most of which are mechanical in nature. Traumatic pain may arise because of sports injury, work that require "bent body" postures such as gardening etc, or sudden jolts by accident. Acute LBP ultimately results in limited reflexes and a stabbing pain in the muscles. This pain may also affect other parts of the body such pain is not fatal but may become serious if they are not treated on time. On the other hand, chronic pain usually lasts for more than 3 months and usually progresses with the passage of time ultimately leading to serious disorders. The cause of such pain is indistinguishable.

Causes of Low Back Pain

Muscle elasticity is considerably undergoes deterioration as age progresses; the spinal discs also lose synovial fluid, which decreases their ability, to protect the vertebrae. In such cases, the back becomes more vulnerable to shocks. Muscular spasm in the back may arise when a heavy object is lifted. Moreover, the spinal nerves may get compressed if it is overly under stress, eventually resulting in back aches.

LBP may also arise due to degenerative or aging diseases such as arthritis or slip discs, osteoporosis or other osteo-related diseases. Congenital disorder of the spine is also one of the root causes of LBP. In accidental conditions or injured back, the scar tissue formation occurs which does not have the flexibility of a normal tissue and weakens the back and can direct to more severe injuries (Koes et. al, 1996, pp. 2860 - 2890). Diabetic patients may also be prone to serious back aches. Such people should refer a doctor or physician immediately for suitable treatment in order to prevent severe damages. Population at Risk

Aged people ranging from the ages 30 - 50 are more vulnerable to LBP than those below this range. However, the incidence of LBP is quite similar in both men and women. LBP can be a result of sedentary life style or it may also arise due to over exercise practices. LBP cases are much observable in elderly people when the spinal degeneration begins (Koes et. al, 1996, pp. 2860 - 2890). Pre-teen children are also afflicted by LB the cause of which is ...