Raised paraspinal muscle activity reduces rate of stature recovery after loaded exercise in individuals with chronic low back pain

The elevated paraspinal muscle activity exhibited by the CLBP group increased compression on the intervertebral disks and diminished their ability to recover the height lost through loaded exercise. Further research is required to establish whether a change in paraspinal muscle activity is associated with corresponding changes in stature recovery, and if this has any clinical implications by reducing pain and disability.