Title |
Myofascial Low Back Pain
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Published in |
Current Pain and Headache Reports, September 2012
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DOI | 10.1007/s11916-012-0290-y |
Pubmed ID | |
Authors |
Ryan R. Ramsook, Gerard A. Malanga |
Abstract |
Low back pain is a common condition that is encountered by both primary care physicians as well as various specialists, which include: orthopedic surgeons, physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists, neurologists, rheumatologists, and pain management specialists. Associated muscular pain is very common and often a reactive response from nociception from other structures. Myofascial pain may arise, which is characterized by the presence of myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) that are located in fascia, tendons, and/or muscle. This article reviews the current evidence regarding the pathophysiology, assessment, and recommended treatment options for myofascial low back pain. |
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Indonesia | 1 | <1% |
Italy | 1 | <1% |
Brazil | 1 | <1% |
Canada | 1 | <1% |
United States | 1 | <1% |
Unknown | 173 | 97% |
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Student > Master | 34 | 19% |
Student > Bachelor | 27 | 15% |
Researcher | 17 | 10% |
Student > Postgraduate | 12 | 7% |
Student > Doctoral Student | 12 | 7% |
Other | 34 | 19% |
Unknown | 42 | 24% |
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Nursing and Health Professions | 25 | 14% |
Sports and Recreations | 6 | 3% |
Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 3 | 2% |
Social Sciences | 3 | 2% |
Other | 17 | 10% |
Unknown | 48 | 27% |