by Dr Dave www.metrohealthalliance.com
Soft tissues around the spine play a key role in low back pain. There is a large and complex group of muscles that work together to support the spine, help hold the body upright and allow the trunk of the body to move, twist and bend in many directions.
Types of muscles that affect low back pain
Three types of back muscles that help the spine function are extensors, flexors and obliques.
• The extensor muscles are attached to the posterior (back) of the spine enable standing and lifting objects. These muscles include the large paired muscles in the lower back (erector spinae), which help hold up the spine, and gluteal muscles.
• The flexor muscles are attached to the anterior (front) of the spine (which inc View the rest of this article
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