Muscle Structure and Back Pain
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What can muscles be a source of in relation to back pain?

  • Nociception (correct)
  • Inflammation
  • Bone fractures
  • Muscle tears
  • In which situation can muscles be painful as a result of sustained contraction?

  • Postural habits (correct)
  • Bone fractures
  • Nerve damage
  • Inflammation
  • What makes determining whether a muscle is injured or not difficult?

  • Lack of muscle movement
  • Visible bruising
  • Tenderness in tension and compression (correct)
  • Excessive flexibility
  • How can muscle activity impact other structures in relation to back pain?

    <p>Reducing movement essential for normal tissue metabolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which elements work together in muscle function when performing any functional activity?

    <p>Force and control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why can the contributions of force and control be difficult to separate, especially in the spine?

    <p>Their interactions are complex and intertwined</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Richard Bellman say about stability?

    <p>It is a heavily loaded term with an unstable definition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which components determine spine stability?

    <p>Non-contractile and contractile components</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the 'core' in relation to stability?

    <p>It is crucial for stability along with the lumbar spine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do non-contractile components in spine stability include?

    <p>Shape of bones and articular surfaces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are observation skills important in assessing spinal stability?

    <p>They assist in evaluating different spinal segments' movements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can spinal movement be adequately assessed?

    <p>Through observation skills and assessment of motor control at spinal segments</p> Signup and view all the answers

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