What is it?
There are many muscles that are responsible for the delicate concert of movement in the back. Each muscle either contracts or relaxes in order to perform such movements as flexing, extending, and rotating. The controlled movement of the back is greatly related to the proper movement of the lower extremities.
What causes it?
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What is a Strain?
Muscle strain or “muscle pull” or even a muscle tear implies damage to a muscle or its
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tendinous attachments.
What is a Sprain?
A sprain is an injury to a ligament that is stretched beyond its normal capacity. A ligament is a thick, tough, fibrous tissue that connects bones to other bones.
What causes it?
Over stretching or overloading during the course of normal daily activities, with sudden, quick heavy lifting, during sports, or while performing work tasks can result in a sprain and or strain.
Signs and symptoms
Muscle weakness, changes in range of motion and sharp pain are classic signs of impingement or adhesions in the muscle and or joint.
Diagnosis
A detailed history, with orthopedic tests helps determine the type and significance of the injury and sometimes a MRI is required.
Treatment
A two week trial of conservative care will generally result in a favorable outcome in the management of back injuries. Treatment consists of moist heat, with electric stimulation to reduce spasm and increase circulation to the effected muscles. This is followed by specific soft tissue techniques to the involved muscles, ligaments and tendons. Finally a gentle Chiropractic mobilization of the affected joints will be performed to restore normal motion.
