Multifidus Muscle Recovery Is Not Automatic After Resolution of Acute, First-Episode Low Back Pain

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Authors

Julie A. Hides · University of Queensland

Abstract

Multifidus muscle recovery is not spontaneous on remission of painful symptoms. Lack of localized, muscle support may be one reason for the high recurrence rate of low back pain following the initial episode.

Topics & Keywords

Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology Myofascial pain diagnosis and treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Spine

Volume 21, Issue 23, pp. 2763-2769

DOI: 10.1097/00007632-199612010-00011

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