Publications by authors named "Manuel Volpecina"
N Am Spine Soc J
June 2024
Article Synopsis
- Low back pain (LBP) is often the primary reason patients undergo MRI of the lumbosacral spine, yet the specific impact of soft tissues like muscles on LBP severity remains unclear.
- In a study involving 94 patients, MRI scans and symptom questionnaires were used to analyze the correlation between muscle conditions and pain intensity, revealing that a larger psoas muscle area was linked to lower pain ratings and that higher BMI was associated with more severe pain.
- The findings suggest that the health of paravertebral and psoas muscles plays a crucial role in LBP, potentially guiding future research and treatment strategies to enhance patient quality of life.
