week 5 test#4

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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?

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?

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?

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?

Pilates Signup and view all the answers

According to Dr. Moreno Catalá, what is important for the activation and deactivation of all the muscles that stabilize the spine?

Muscle activation quality Signup and view all the answers

What type of exercises require full-body coordination, rather than isolated movement of lifting weights?

Body weight exercises Signup and view all the answers

What did the author experience after incorporating Pilates into their fitness routine for a few weeks?

Relief from lower back pain Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a recommended way to strengthen your spine according to the text?

Doing crunches or sit-ups Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the most effective way to prevent lower back pain from recurring?

Regular exercise combined with physical education Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, why are runners more likely to have thicker, healthier cartilage discs in their spine?

Because running increases blood flow to the cartilage discs Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, why are exercises like crunches or sit-ups not enough to work the core effectively?

Because they neglect the deeper core muscles Signup and view all the answers

week 5 test#4

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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?

What percentage of adults report lower back pain in an average year?

What is the function of core muscles in relation to the spine and pelvis?

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?

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?

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, 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?

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