The Lumbodorsal Fascia as a Potential Source of Low Back Pain: A Narrative Review
Joint Authors
Stecco, C.
Wilke, Jan
Schleip, Robert
Klingler, Werner
Source
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-05-11
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The lumbodorsal fascia (LF) has been proposed to represent a possible source of idiopathic low back pain.
In fact, histological studies have demonstrated the presence of nociceptive free nerve endings within the LF, which, furthermore, appear to exhibit morphological changes in patients with chronic low back pain.
However, it is unclear how these characteristics relate to the aetiology of the pain.
In vivo elicitation of back pain via experimental stimulation of the LF suggests that dorsal horn neurons react by increasing their excitability.
Such sensitization of fascia-related dorsal horn neurons, in turn, could be related to microinjuries and/or inflammation in the LF.
Despite available data point towards a significant role of the LF in low back pain, further studies are needed to better understand the involved neurophysiological dynamics.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Wilke, Jan& Schleip, Robert& Klingler, Werner& Stecco, C.. 2017. The Lumbodorsal Fascia as a Potential Source of Low Back Pain: A Narrative Review. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Wilke, Jan…[et al.]. The Lumbodorsal Fascia as a Potential Source of Low Back Pain: A Narrative Review. BioMed Research International No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Wilke, Jan& Schleip, Robert& Klingler, Werner& Stecco, C.. The Lumbodorsal Fascia as a Potential Source of Low Back Pain: A Narrative Review. BioMed Research International. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1137586
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1137586