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Which of the following is a common mistake that can weaken core muscles and provide short-term pain relief for patients with lower back pain?
Which of the following is a common mistake that can weaken core muscles and provide short-term pain relief for patients with lower back pain?
- Wearing a back brace (correct)
- Strengthening the hip muscles
- Twisting the spine in multiple directions
- Doing cardio exercises
What percentage of adults report lower back pain in an average year?
What percentage of adults report lower back pain in an average year?
- 10 to 15 percent
- 20 to 25 percent
- 15 to 20 percent (correct)
- 5 to 10 percent
What is the function of core muscles in relation to the spine and pelvis?
What is the function of core muscles in relation to the spine and pelvis?
- To provide short-term pain relief
- To bend and twist in multiple directions
- To support the weight of the body
- To keep the midsection stable and upright (correct)
Which type of exercise can help develop muscle control along the spine when it is in different positions?
Which type of exercise can help develop muscle control along the spine when it is in different positions?
According to Dr. Moreno Catalá, what is important for the activation and deactivation of all the muscles that stabilize the spine?
According to Dr. Moreno Catalá, what is important for the activation and deactivation of all the muscles that stabilize the spine?
What type of exercises require full-body coordination, rather than isolated movement of lifting weights?
What type of exercises require full-body coordination, rather than isolated movement of lifting weights?
What did the author experience after incorporating Pilates into their fitness routine for a few weeks?
What did the author experience after incorporating Pilates into their fitness routine for a few weeks?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended way to strengthen your spine according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended way to strengthen your spine according to the text?
According to the text, what is the most effective way to prevent lower back pain from recurring?
According to the text, what is the most effective way to prevent lower back pain from recurring?
According to the text, why are runners more likely to have thicker, healthier cartilage discs in their spine?
According to the text, why are runners more likely to have thicker, healthier cartilage discs in their spine?
According to the text, why are exercises like crunches or sit-ups not enough to work the core effectively?
According to the text, why are exercises like crunches or sit-ups not enough to work the core effectively?
