Low back pain covers a spectrum of different types (eg, nociceptive, neuropathic and nociplastic, or non-specific) that frequently overlap. The elements comprising the lumbar spine soft tissue, vertebrae, zygapophyseal sacroiliac joints, intervertebral discs, neurovascular structures) are prone to stressors, each these, alone in combination, can contribute low pain. Due numerous factors related...

OBJECTIVES To investigate the usefulness of a back care education programme on the promotion of knowledge and behaviour of fifth-grade elementary schoolchildren in terms of reducing risk factors for low back pain later in life. METHODS Multi-stage random sampling was used to classify the pupils in one of the intervention or control groups. A validated questionnaire was filled out by each subj...

Low back pain (lumbago) is a common health problem globally. It is related to age, modern lifestyle (no exercise etc), and injuries. Its treatment includes a very broad spectrum of methods and its prevention is still unclear.We present Aristides, a 52-year old male, who has been suffering from low back pain for 10 years, and discovered a preventive and therapeutic maneuver that has helped him t...

Exposure to whole-body vibration is a risk factor for the development of low back pain. In order to develop a fuller understanding of the response of the seated person to vibration, experiments have been conducted in the laboratory investigating the biomechanics of the seated person. Some of these methods are based on the driving force and acceleration at the seat and are reported in the litera...

OBJECTIVES The postgraduate educational programme for occupational physicians on guidelines for work rehabilitation of patients with low back pain was evaluated as to what extent did knowledge of the guidelines increase, and did the workers improve their performance at work. METHODS An experimental group (n=25) attended an educational programme and a reference group did so (n=20) 6 months lat...

The caudal approach to the epidural space was first reported in 1901. Injection of steroids to treat low back pain was introduced in 1952. Caudal epidural steroid injection is a safe, effective technique when performed with appropriate care under fluoroscopic visualization. Caudal epidural injections are associated with inaccurate needle placement when performed blindly in a substantial number ...