Dr Meher Thej AIIMS - Chronic Low Back Pain And Postural Rehabilitation Exercise

Low back pain is a worldwide health issue that
affects up to 80% of the adult population. Chronic
low back pain (CLBP) is defined as pain that lasts
more than three months or longer than the planned
treatment duration; it is one of the most frequent
and expensive musculoskeletal diseases in modern
society. CLBP is experienced by 70% to 80% of adults
at some point in their lives. Its treatment consists of
a variety of intervention strategies, including nonmedical
and medical interventions such as surgery,
drug therapy, and rehabilitation.

Causes of Chronic low back pain
Though some risk factors have been identified (including occupational
posture, depressive moods, obesity, body height, and age), the origin
of the LBP remains obscure. According to Dr. Boorgula Meher Thej,
the spine, is the most common source of lower back pain. Sometimes,
an increase in back pain can also be due to an increase in depression.

Treatment of Chronic low Back Pain explained
by Boorgula Meher Thej
Currently, back pain is mainly treated with analgesics (pain killers).
Alternative therapies include physical therapy, rehabilitation, spinal
manipulation, and disk surgery.
Determining how to alleviate lower back pain is critical. The most
commonly used scales to define this symptom are the visual analog
scale (VAS) and the numerical rating scale (NRS), but some studies
also use the Oswestry Scale, the Quebec Scale, and the McGill Pain
Questionnaire.
Dr Meher Thej AIIMS said, Rehabilitation exercises were effective in
reducing pain and disability, and improving quality of life. Pilates,
Back School, McKenzie, and Feldenkrais all lessen pain. Rehabilitation
exercises are more efficient than a pharmacological or instrumental
approach in reducing disability, and most importantly, when it comes
to improving all psychological aspects.

Pilates for Low back pain Exercises
The Pilates method is one of the most popular exercise programs
in clinical practice. Pilates is more effective than any other
treatment for pain and disability. The following are some popular
Pilates exercises:
• Pelvic Curl
• Single-Leg Lifts
• Chest Lift
• Supine Spine Twist
• Shoulder Bridge Prep
• Side Bend
• Basic Back Extension

Back school for Low back pain Exercises
Some Back School Treatment Goals for Patients who attend back
school:
Functional recovery
Reduce symptoms (pain)
Increasing tissue repair
Decrease kinesiophobia
In Back school treatment, you will learn about the anatomy and
function of the spine, spinal biomechanics, pathophysiology of
common back disorders, and their epidemiology. Some posture
training in standing, lifting, bending, lying, sitting, and so on, as well
as active spine protection by active movements/exercises such as
stretching of the lower limb muscles; stretching of the erector
spinae muscles; kinaesthetic training (move pelvis making a front
and back pelvic inclination at a comfortable area); core
strengthening (stabilizing function).

McKenzie for low back pain Exercises
The McKenzie method is not appropriate for everyone. It is best to
avoid this method if you have had back surgery. If you have a serious
condition, such as a spinal fracture, you should avoid this. If you
decide to try the McKenzie practice on your own, make sure you
move slowly. Sudden movements may aggravate your symptoms.
Stop exercising immediately if you experience any of the following
symptoms in one or both legs:
increasing pain
numbness
Tingling
Some popular McKenzie exercises for lower back pain:
• Lying on your stomach
• Lying on a pillow
• Prone on your elbows

About Dr. Meher Thej AIIMS
Dr. Boorgula Meher Thej is a neurosurgeon. He
trained at AIIMS, New Delhi. He has experience in
Neuro Oncology, Skull-Base Vascular Neurosurgery,
Paediatric Neurosurgery, Functional-Epilepsy Surgery,
Spine Surgery, and Neurotrauma. Boorgula Meher
Thej's mission in life is to have a successful
neurosurgical career involving all the aspects of
neurosurgery, serve people, and grow himself. You
can book an appointment with Dr Meher Thej AIIMS
for any kind of back pain treatment.