HIDDEN SECRETS OF LOW BACK PAIN (PART-2 - Lumbar Spine - ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL THERAPY & SURGICAL CRITERIA - From Diagnosis to Intervention

Course Overview

1. Real Reasons for Back Pain – Uncover the hidden biomechanical, neuromuscular, and lifestyle-related factors that drive lumbar spine pain beyond common myths.

2. Evidence-Based Core Assessment – Practical frameworks to evaluate core stability, strength, and endurance in patients with lumbar dysfunction.

3. Evidence-Based Core Training – Learn scientifically validated methods to retrain the core and prevent recurrence of low back pain.

4. Impact of Faulty Occupational Postures – Analysis of workplace ergonomics and how sustained poor postures accelerate lumbar spine degeneration.

5. Disc Bulge & Back Pain – Myth vs. Reality – Evidence-based discussion on when disc bulges are symptomatic and when they are incidental findings.

6. Lumbar Spine–Pelvis–SIJ Connection – Understanding regional interdependence: how pelvic and sacroiliac dysfunctions influence lumbar spine mechanics.

7. Surgical vs. Non-Surgical Pathways – Decision-making criteria for conservative vs. operative management based on red flags and functional outcomes.

8. Differential Diagnosis Skills – Structured clinical reasoning to separate mechanical back pain from red-flag and systemic causes.

9. Red Flags & Surgical Referral Criteria – Learn to identify when back pain indicates serious pathology requiring urgent intervention.

10. Evidence-Based Clinical Examination – Detailed assessment including posture, motion palpation, joint mobility, and neurological screening.

11. Imaging Correlation in Low Back Pain – Interpreting X-rays, MRI, and CT scans in context of the patient’s presentation.

12. Manual Therapy Approaches – Safe and effective lumbar mobilization and manipulation techniques supported by current evidence.

13. Regional Interdependence in Practice – Clinical application of thoracic, hip, and pelvic influences on lumbar spine pain.

14. Exercise Prescription for Lumbar Spine – From McGill’s Big 3 to progressive stabilization strategies for different patient populations.

15. Advances in Lumbar Spine Surgery – Insights into modern surgical techniques and their implications for rehab professionals.

16. Case-Based Clinical Reasoning – Interactive real-world case studies to sharpen diagnosis and treatment skills.