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American Journal of Medicine Studies. 2017, 5(1), 25-35
DOI: 10.12691/ajms-5-1-3
Open AccessReview Article

The Effect of an Enhanced Rehabilitation Exercise Treatment of Non-Specific Low Back Pain- A suggestion for Rehabilitation Specialists

Qais Gasibat1, , Wurida Suwehli2, Abulgasim Rehema Bawa3, Noura Adham4, Rasha M.Kheer Al turkawi5 and Jalal Mohamed Baaiou3

1Faculty of Medicine, Sport Science and Rehabilitation, Sultan Zainal Abidin University, Gong Badak Campus, Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia

2Faculty of Medical Technology, Physiotherapy, High Institute of Medical Technology, Misurata, Libya

3Faculty of Physical Education, Physiotherapy and Sports Injuries Department, Unnamed road, Misurata, Libya

4Faculty of Physiotherapy, Physiotherapy Department, Cairo University, El-Tahrir st. - in front of Ben El- Sarayat, Traffic- Dokki - Giza, Giza, Cairo, Egypt

5Health Institute, Physical Therapy Department, Albaath University, Translation Section, Homs, Syria

Pub. Date: July 31, 2017
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Qais Gasibat, Wurida Suwehli, Abulgasim Rehema Bawa, Noura Adham, Rasha M.Kheer Al turkawi and Jalal Mohamed Baaiou. The Effect of an Enhanced Rehabilitation Exercise Treatment of Non-Specific Low Back Pain- A suggestion for Rehabilitation Specialists. American Journal of Medicine Studies. 2017; 5(1):25-35. doi: 10.12691/ajms-5-1-3

Abstract

It is noteworthy that back pain is a medical problem in Western nations where 60%–80% of adults are most-likely to encounter low back pain issues. The purpose of this article is to investigate and bring forward the predicament of back pain faced by the society and physical activities for treatment of non-specific low back pain. This writing is a result of thorough medical research of which was partly contributed by Medline and Google Scholars. A number of general exercise programs that joins strong quality, flexibility and oxygen consuming fitness are beneficial for the restoration of non-specific interminable low back pain. Also, expanding the centre solid quality can help with supporting the lumbar spine. Besides that, enhancing the flexibility of the muscle, ligaments and tendons in the back helps expands the scope of movement of which is useful for the patient’s development. It is also highly suggested that Aerobic Exercise stimulates and increases the blood flow and nutrients to the soft tissues in the back, enhancing the recuperating procedure and decreasing firmness that decreases the back pain.

Keywords:
aerobic exercises non-specific chronic low back pain low back pain physical activity exercise program

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