Back injuries
The part of the back that is most commonly injured.
What is lumbar region
If a person has a body fat composition of 32 percent or higher they are considered to be this.
What is obese.
The use of cold packs is called this
What is cryotherapy.
This is how many lumbar vertebrae there are
What is 5
What is the correct way to lift something heavy
What is use your legs.
This type of injury can lead to radiating pain.
What is a herniated disk.
This is a disease that causes bones to lose their density.
What is osteoporosis.
This treatment delivers heat deep in the tissue
What is ultrasound.
These are the vertebrae in the neck
What is cervical
If you stand up straight you have this.
What is good posture
This type of injury can lead to paralysis
What is fractured vertebrae.
A person should do planks to increase this.
What is core strength.
Attending these sessions can help strengthen and increase flexibility in the back
What is physical therapy.
This is how many thoracic vertebrae there are
What is 12
The best way to sleep to prevent back pain.
This can immobilize muscles in the injured areas causing difficulty in movement
What is back spasm.
These provide the cushioning in the back and if they are injured it results in pain.
What are disks.
This treatment involves giant needles being inserted in the back
What is acupuncture.
This is the very tip of the tail bone
What is the coccyx
This is what NSAIDs stand for.
What is nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
If your back pain does not go away in this amount of time you should see a doctor.
What is 4-6 weeks
This condition is characterized by a crooked spine.
What is scoliosis.
This type of shot can reduce inflammation in a joint
What is cortisone shot
We do pull downs in the weight room to work these muscles
What is the latissimus dorsi.
This is a non impact exercise that can improve core strength
What is swimming.