Only 15% of patients suffering from lower back pain (LBP) get a specific diagnosis, meaning that up to 85% of patients settle for a non-specific one . Impaired movement control may result in chronic lower back pain. A new study shows that the combination of manual therapy and exercise is an excellent way to combat movement control impairment in the lower back. Patients with movement control impairment constitute one subgroup, with difficulties in controlling the position of their back when sitting down, standing or doing back bending.
Impaired movement control is often caused by an earlier episode of back pain. The situation is problematic because patients don't realize that their incorrect back position is provoking pain. One sub-group of LBP is movement control impairment (MCI) and clinical tests to identify this subgroup have been developed. Also, exercises appear to be beneficial…
