Condition Pain Condition Benchmarked

Low Back Pain (LBP)

Non-specific low back pain — the most common musculoskeletal complaint. Assessment targets lumbar ROM, hip hinge capacity, core endurance, hamstring flexibility, psoas length, and breathing patterns. The goal is to identify the movement direction that centralizes symptoms.

Clinical note: LBP has strong psychosocial components. Avoid catastrophizing language. Frame the condition as manageable and common. Movement is medicine — fear-avoidance is a bigger predictor of chronicity than tissue pathology.
6
ROM Tests
4
Corrective Priorities
4
Risk Factors
7
Red Flags

Key ROM Tests

1 Lumbar Flexion Rom
2 Thoracic Extension
3 Straight Leg Raise
4 Thomas Test
5 Diaphragmatic Assessment
6 Hip Internal Rotation

Risk Factors Assessed

Lumbar Flexion Rom
Straight Leg Raise
Thomas Test
Diaphragmatic Assessment

Measuring Progress

Progress varies from person to person, so this protocol promises no date. Each block ends with a re-test of the key assessments, set side by side with your baseline. The numbers show where you are and set the next block.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is low back pain (lbp) worked on with exercise?
The assessment finds the driver first. The protocol then orders 4 prioritized corrective interventions and screens for red flags that require medical referral. Progress varies from person to person, so each block ends with a re-test to see where you are.
What assessments are done for low back pain (lbp)?
The protocol assesses Lumbar Flexion Rom, Thoracic Extension, Straight Leg Raise, Thomas Test. Each test identifies the specific driver of the condition, guiding the corrective sequence.
Is low back pain (lbp) the same for everyone?
No. The assessment differentiates structural from functional causes and identifies the individual's primary driver. The corrective plan is ordered by priority, with the highest-leverage corrections addressed first.
How do I get started with the Low Back Pain (LBP) protocol?
Apply for an assessment through AKMI. Your coach will run the Low Back Pain (LBP) protocol as part of your initial structural evaluation, then build a personalized corrective plan based on the findings.

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Protocol Details

Category
Condition
Subcategory
Pain Condition
ROM Tests
6
Corrective Targets
4
Benchmarked
Yes
Red Flag Screens
7
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