Axial Back Pain: A Common Type of Mechanical Lower Back Pain
Axial Back Pain is a common, non-specific type of lower back pain. The most common type is mechanical back pain, but there are many types ranging from mild to severe pain. Conservative treatment (i.e. heat therapy, medications) is often sufficient for dealing with axial back pain.
Soft tissues around the spine also play a key role in low back pain. There is a large and complex group of muscles that work together to support the spine, help hold the body upright and allow the trunk of the body to move, twist and bend in many directions.
The type of back pain and its area of distribution guide physicians in making an accurate diagnosis and determining the appropriate treatment plan. This article addresses some...
Axial pain represents the most common type of low back pain, and it is usually non-specific – meaning that the anatomical structure responsible for the pain need not be iden...