Erector Spinae Muscle Activation During Forward Movement in Individuals With or Without Chronic Lower Back Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Taylor, Eric; Ugbolue, Ukadike C.; Gu, Yaodong; Baker, Julien S.; Dutheil, Frédéric

doi:10.1016/j.arrct.2023.100280

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“…In addition, there was no significant correlation between gastrocnemius muscle activity and pain intensity in CMLBP patients. This was supported by the finding of the previous studies, they found there was no significant difference in the activity of erector spinae muscles in CLBP patients compared to healthy volunteers (24) .…”

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Assessment of Gastrocnemius Muscle Activity in Patients with Chronic Mechanical Low Back Pain

2024

The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine

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Background: One of the most common musculoskeletal conditions that impair quality of life and cause functional impairment is chronic mechanical low back pain (CMLBP). Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess the gastrocnemius electro-myographic activity when compared to healthy controls in patients with CMLBP. Patients and Methods: Fifty-two male and female participants were invited to participate in this study, divided as the following: group (A) (Study group) involved 26 participants with chronic mechanical low back pain, and group (B) (Control group) involved 26 age-matched healthy volunteers. Results: There were no significant differences between study group (A) and control group (B) in the electro-myographic activity of gastrocnemius muscle (amplitude and frequency). In addition, there were no significant correlations between gastrocnemius muscle activity and pain intensity measured via visual analogue scale (VAS), static balance measured via single leg stance test and dynamic balance measured via Y balance test. Conclusion: Electro-myographic activity of gastrocnemius muscle seems to be not affected in chronic mechanical low back pain patients.

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“…It was suggested that there were compensatory mechanisms developed to counteract calf muscle fatigue (i.e., enhanced muscle spindle reflex activity) to maintain balance (12) . While in this study, the sustained EMG activity of the gastrocnemius may indicate a greater contribution from the soleus muscle (24) .…”

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Assessment of Gastrocnemius Muscle Activity in Patients with Chronic Mechanical Low Back Pain

2024

The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine

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The Erector Spinae Muscle, a Determining Factor in the Pathological Biomechanics of the Spine

Hagiu

2024

Studia UBB Educatio Artis Gymn.

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Pathological biomechanics of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis is dominated by unilateral erector spinae stiffness. This leads to morpho pathological vertebral changes that aggravate the condition. Manual therapies can be used to correct the asymmetry of the stretch reflexes, and massage techniques can be used to improve the range of motion. Pain is an aggravating factor for biomechanical disorders and can be combated by myofascial techniques. To prevent scoliosis in adults, it is possible to tone the erector spinae muscles (deadlifts and their variations, exercises with free weights, arm and leg ergometer exercises, some aquatic exercises, Pilates isometric exercises performed on a stable surface). Keywords: spinal erector muscles, scoliosis prophylaxis

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Erector Spinae Muscle Activation During Forward Movement in Individuals With or Without Chronic Lower Back Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Cited by 2 publications

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Assessment of Gastrocnemius Muscle Activity in Patients with Chronic Mechanical Low Back Pain

Assessment of Gastrocnemius Muscle Activity in Patients with Chronic Mechanical Low Back Pain

The Erector Spinae Muscle, a Determining Factor in the Pathological Biomechanics of the Spine

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