The multifidus is a muscle that runs the length of the spine and is largest in the low back, or lumbar spine. The multifidus is the primary muscle that stabilizes and controls our spine when it ...

The lumbar multifidus (LM) is a long muscle running along the spine, from the neck to the base. The muscle plays a vital role in spine stability. Impairments to the LM are often associated with ...

It found that low back pain is the most frequently diagnosed condition in the U.S. military. Since many of those studies required self-reporting, the actual number may be higher.

The lumbar multifidus (LM) is a long muscle running along the spine, from the neck to the base. The muscle plays a vital role in spine stability.

A mainstay in core workouts, especially postpartum ones, Julom says the bird-dog also targets the lower back and promotes spinal alignment. How to do it: Get on all fours with the hips and ...

OBJECTIVE: Ultrasound imaging is a widely used method for viewing musculoskeletal tissues. However, capturing movies of lumbar multifidus (LM) muscle with ultrasound imaging (video method) is a ...

Erector spinae: This group of muscles runs from the base of the skull to the pelvis and helps you maintain the spine's natural curvature and extend the back. Multifidus: These small, deep muscles ...