Superficial and intermediate muscles are also sometimes called immigrant muscles. This is because they were initially muscles that belonged to the arms and legs but moved to the back during the ...

In fact, most episodes of acute lower back pain are caused by damage to the muscles and/or ligaments in the low back. Muscle strains are also known as a pulled muscle.

“This treatment consists of an implanted neurostimulator that rehabilitates the muscles of the lower back, potentially improving pain and physical function over time.” Multifidus stimulation is for ...

Example of MF and ES muscle (a) ROI definition and (b) 3D volume computation. Credit: Scientific Reports (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-00210-3 ...

However, the increases were not noted in the lower lumbar spine, which is most subject to muscle fatty intrusions and degradation and is considered the most problematic area for people with low back ...