Can one know the strength or weakness in the muscles of the spine?
Yes indeed. The procedure is called computerized isokinetic testing. Through this test one can measure the strength and weaknesses in the muscles and predict the oncoming pain in the spine. Mineworkers, fisher folk, athletes have strong spinal muscles and they can produce resistance even up to 200 times their body weight. Peons, stenos, office clerks and superintendent can manage with 70% of their body weight and executives without any recreations activities are the poorest performers. 18. What is Sports medicine principle in backpain? Following backpain doctors may rely heavily on rest and no activity to the muscles. Muscles become weak and stiff. Recovery is prolonged and relief may not be complete. In sports medicine principle the activity in the muscles is started as soon as is possible after acute pain and preferably after 48 hours. To day athletes start rehabilitation as soon as is possible after injury. 19. Is spinal pain different for different people? Yes indeed. The structure
