9781632422682
Foster Academics
English
2015
Medical Science
256
124 $
Low back pain targets the lumbar spine and is a very common disorder associated with considerable distress in humans. It is seen in about 80% of the general population in some or the other stages of their lives. Generally, low back pain is limited to itself and recovers automatically over time. However, the anatomy of low back pain is commonly unknown and the "non-specific low back pain" diagnostic label is repeatedly given. This book consists of reviews and original articles which focus on the pathogenesis and the treatment of this ailment. The major points that the book discusses and elaborates on are the pathogenesis of low back pain; and the treatment inclusive of both conservative and surgical procedures.