Abstract:Background: The incidence of Low Back Pain (LBP) in the United States is a common occurrence. One proposed cause is poor posture characterized by reduced lumbar lordosis while sitting. Proper retraining of seated posture could potentially increase lumbar lordosis and therefore reduce LBP. Various lumbar support devices, such as the BetterBack device, have been designed to decrease pain and improve posture, however, there is limited evidence to support these claims. Methods: 18 subjects participated in a two-we… Show more
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