The biomechanics of back pain - 4 0 16; (Michael Anthony), 1953- Adams, Michael A.; 5 (Edinburgh : Elsevier, 2012)
The vertebral column and adjacent structures -- Muscles and fascia of the lumbar spine -- Nerves and blood supply to the lumbar spine -- Back pain -- Epidemiology of back trouble -- Biology of spinal tissues -- Growth and ageing of the spine -- Forces acting on the thoracolumbar spine -- Mechanical function of the thoracolumbar spine -- Mechanical damage to the thoracolumbar spine -- Cervical spine biomechanics -- Posture, creep and functional pathology -- Sensorimotor control -- Spinal degeneration -- Preventing back pain -- Conservative management of back pain -- Biomechanics rationale for spinal surgery -- Surgery for disc prolapse, spinal stenosis and back pain -- Medico-legal considerations.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Keywords: 2 -- 0; 6; etiology.;anatomy & histology.;physiopathology. -- Back Pain;Biomechanics.;Spine;Spine -- 20; 20; 2