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Lumbar spine plays a major role in upright posture of the body. The main motions of lumbar spine are flexion-extension and lateral deviation. Disc herniation and degenerative spinal disease are two most common problems of lumbar spine in adults and they can negatively affect the lumbar kinematics. Global range of motion of lumbar spine and segmental movement are restricted in patients with low back pain. In these patients, restriction of motions may be a contributing factor for chronic conditions. Adjacent joints and parts of body such as pelvis, hips and knees may play important roles to compensate lumbar stiffness. Stiff spine may be identified with physical examination special tests conducted in all three planes. |
