Low Back from Pain 2 Performance

This presentation will cover the work up of an acute disc herniation patient with a lateral shift. We will discuss an organized framework for assessment, management, treatment, rehab and the transition from pain to performance. We will cover the risk factors for injury, physical exam procedures, functional exam procedures, manual therapy and manipulation interventions, advanced rehabilitation methods and how to build strength, resilience and capacity navigating the path of pain to performance.

• -Assess acute disc herniation patients with lateral shift using a systematic examination framework
• -Identify and evaluate risk factors contributing to acute low back injury and disc herniation
• -Apply evidence-based manual therapy and manipulation techniques appropriate for disc herniation presentations
• -Develop and implement progressive rehabilitation protocols that bridge acute pain management to performance-based training
• -Design individualized strength and capacity-building programs to restore resilience and prevent recurrence
• -Utilize functional assessment procedures to guide treatment progression and measure patient outcomes
• -Create a structured transition plan from pain-focused care to performance-optimization goals