CORE Physical Therapy In Omaha Explains…
By Dr. Mark Rathjen PT DPT CSCS
CORE Physical Therapy Co-owner
17660 Wright St. 9/10
Omaha NE
402-933-4027
“There were significant within-group changes for all measurements (P < 0.05). The Stretch and Strengthen groups had greater improvements in pain intensity, disability level, balance ability, and quality of life than the Sham group. Lower back instability and hip muscle flexibility had the greatest improvement in the Stretch group. In conclusion, CSE and hip muscle stretching are effective at improving physical function and activity in NSLBP patients.”
What does that mean for me?
It means that yes, working your core, stretching you lower back and hips, improving muscle flexibility, all have an effect at improving function with non specific lower back pain, NSLBP.
So, what do I work on?
Well, Thats where a team like CORE Physical Therapy in Omaha comes into play. We perform and entire examination, and find your strengths, weaknesses and symmetries. We devise a plan to work towards correcting deficiencies. Once on the right track for you and your particular issues, back pain will all but melt away from your life?
Are all treatment programs different?
Yes, they should be. All histories are different. All people and compensations are different. We all need unique one- on one plans to correct our issues one at a time. In order of importance. This will lead to much greater overall reduction in pain, increased range, and increased functional ability.
How do I get started?
Give our team a call here at Omaha Physical Therapy CORE, 403 933 4027. We will get your started, progress you along the way. We will teach you about your body, and how to correct and prevent issues moving forward.
This is who we are, this is what we do… CORE Physical Therapy in Omaha Nebraska
At CORE Physical Therapy in Omaha, We specialize in the treatment of athletes. We have worked with athletes for a combined 30 years. CORE was established in 2015 by Dr. Mark and Dr. Claire Rathjen is family owned and operated.
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Core Stability and Hip Exercises Improve Physical Function and Activity in Patients with Non-Specific Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- PMID: 32669487
- DOI: 10.1620/tjem.251.193
Free article
Abstract
Approximately 90% of low back pain (LBP) diagnoses are non-specific (NSLBP; i.e. with unknown cause). In NSLBP patients, the hamstrings, iliopsoas, piriformis, and tensor fasciae latae are overactive due to weak hip abductor, extensor, and core muscles. Core stability is essential for proper load balance within the pelvis, spine, and kinetic chain, and core stability exercise (CSE) is an exercise treatment regimen for LBP conditions. We investigated how core stability and hip muscle stretching exercises affected NSLBP patients’ physical function and activity. Patients were randomly allocated to three groups. The Stretch group (n = 24) performed exercises for hip muscle stretching for maximal motion; the Strengthen group (n = 22) performed exercises for hip muscle strengthening while maintaining the maximal isometric contraction. The Sham group (n = 20) received gentle palpation of the skin. Therapy was conducted thrice weekly for 6 weeks. Pain intensity, lower back instability, and hip muscle flexibility were measured to assess physical function. Disability level, balance ability, and quality of life were measured to assess physical activity. Data were collected prior to intervention and at 6-week follow-up. There were significant within-group changes for all measurements (P < 0.05). The Stretch and Strengthen groups had greater improvements in pain intensity, disability level, balance ability, and quality of life than the Sham group. Lower back instability and hip muscle flexibility had the greatest improvement in the Stretch group. In conclusion, CSE and hip muscle stretching are effective at improving physical function and activity in NSLBP patients.
Keywords: core stability exercise; hip muscle exercise; non-specific low back pain; physical activity; physical function.