Background Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) is prevalent in those over the age of 65 years and the leading cause of spinal surgery in this population. Recent systematic reviews have examined the ...

The effect of long-term (4 weeks) moderate locomotor exercise on segmental distribution of glutamate (Glu), aspartate, gamma-aminobutyric acid, glycine (Gly), serotonin and noradrenaline in the spinal ...

Background The optimal components of postoperative exercise programmes following single-level lumbar discectomy have not been identified. Facilitating lumbar multifidus (LM) function after discectomy ...

Hyperlordosis, also known as a “hollowback” or “swayback,” is an excessive curvature of the lower spine. This part of your spine is known as the lumbar region. There should be a slight curve there, ...

The study selection process is summarised in Figure 1. From a review of titles and abstracts, 56 potentially relevant studies were identified from the electronic search. No further studies were ...