1 Zanni G., J. Wick, Low back pain: eliminating myths and elucidating realities, Journal of American Pharmaceutical Association, V. 43, No.3, 357-362, 2003.
2 Varamini, A., B. Jam, A need for a shared paradigm in the physical therapy classification and treatment of mechanical low back pain: (part 1): limitations of the patho-anatomical approach.
3 Nuwayhid I., W. Stewart, and J. Johnson, Work activities and the onset of first-time low back pain among new york city firefighters, American Journal of Epidemiology, V. 137, No. 5, p 539-548, 1993.
4 Berger, E., The spine: topics of interest, Kinesis Medical Inc, Medical News and Educational Update, V. 1, No. 2, 1998/99.
5 Mohler, S., Lower back pain is a common complaint but precautionary practices help pilots cope, Flight Safety Foundation Juman Factors & Aviation Medicine, V. 47, No. 3, p 1-6, May-June 2000.
6 Berger, E., The spine: topics of interest, Kinesis Medical Inc, Medical News and Educational Update, V. 1, No. 2, 1998/99.
7 Morneau, P, J.P. Stothart, System Status Management & Ambulance Design: Negative Effects on Paramedics, Retrieved 09Nov1 from http://www.igs.net/~pmorneau/systemstatusmanagement.htm
8 Maul, I., T. Laubli, A. Klipstein, H. Krueger, Course of low back pain among nurses: a longitudinal study across eight years, Occupational and Environmental Medicine, V. 60, p 497-503, 2003.
9 Wikipedia, Retrieved November 13, 2009 from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Postal_Service
10 Guo, H., S. Tanaka, W. Halperin, L. Cameron, Back pain prevalence in US Industry & estimate of lost workdays, Retrieved November 13, 2009 from http://ajph.aphapublications.org/cgi/reprint/89/7/1029.pdf
11 Latsa, U., W. Karmaus, T. Sturmer, M. Steiner, A. Neth, U. Rheder, Cohort study of occupational risk factors of low back pain in construction workers, Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 57; p 28-34, 2000.
12 Zanni G., J. Wick, Low back pain: eliminating myths and elucidating realities, Journal of American Pharmaceutical Association, V. 43, No.3, 357-362, 2003.
13 Doheny, K., Narcotics offer only short-term relief of back pain. Spine-health.com. Retrieved October 10, 2007 from http://www.spine-health.com/news/backproblems/art600955.htm
14 Centre for the Advancement of Health (2007, July 23). Advice, devices ineffective in preventing worker back pain, study suggests. Science Daily. Retrieved November 15, 2007 from http:..www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/07/070719130639.htm (Quote does not imply endorsement.)
15 Zanni G., J. Wick, Low back pain: eliminating myths and elucidating realities, Journal of American Pharmaceutical Association, V. 43, No.3, 357-362, 2003.
16 Kelsey JL, White AA III. Epidemiology and impact on low back pain. Spine. 1980;5(2):133-142.
17 SnookSH. The costs of back pain in industry. Occup Med. 1988;3:1
18 Back Pain Fact Sheet, 2007 www.aaos.org
19 Kelsey JL, White AA III. Epidemiology and impact on low back pain. Spine. 1980;5(2):133-142
20 Deyo RA, Weinstein JN. Low back pain. N Eng J Med 2001;344:363-370
21 MacDonald MJ, Sorock GS, Volinn E, Hashemi L, Clancy EA, Webster, B. A descriptive study of recurrent low back pain claims. Occup Environ Med 1997;39:35-43
22 Nachemson AL. Newest knowledge of low back pain: A critical look. Clin Orthop 1992;279:8-20
23 Rossignol M, Suissa S, Abenhaim L. The evolution of compensated occupational spinal injuries: A three year follow-up study. Spine 1992;17:1043-1047
24 Kelsey JL, White AA III. Epidemiology and impact on low back pain. Spine. 1980;5(2):133-142.
25 SnookSH. The costs of back pain in industry. Occup Med. 1988;3:1
26 Back Pain Fact Sheet, 2007 www.aaos.org
27 Kelsey JL, White AA III. Epidemiology and impact on low back pain. Spine. 1980;5(2):133-142
28 Deyo RA, Weinstein JN. Low back pain. N Eng J Med 2001;344:363-370
29 MacDonald MJ, Sorock GS, Volinn E, Hashemi L, Clancy EA, Webster, B. A descriptive study of recurrent low back pain claims. Occup Environ Med 1997;39:35-43
30 Nachemson AL. Newest knowledge of low back pain: A critical look. Clin Orthop 1992;279:8-20
31 Rossignol M, Suissa S, Abenhaim L. The evolution of compensated occupational spinal injuries: A three year follow-up study. Spine 1992;17:1043-1047
32 Shealy & Borgmeyer, A Cost Effective Treatment for Lumbosacral Pain, 1997.
33 Back Talk, Institute for Low Back and Neck Care
34 T. A. Gionis, MD, JD, MBA, MHA, FICS, FRCS and Eric Groteke, DC, CCIC: Spinal Decompression; The outcome of a clinical study evaluating the effect of nonsurgical intervention on symptoms of spine patients with herniated and degenerative disc disease, www.orthopedictechreview.com/issues/novdec03/pg36.htm
35 T. A. Gionis, MD, JD, MBA, MHA, FICS, FRCS and Eric Groteke, DC, CCIC: Spinal Decompression; The outcome of a clinical study evaluating the effect of nonsurgical intervention on symptoms of spine patients with herniated and degenerative disc disease, www.orthopedictechreview.com/issues/novdec03/pg36.htm
36 T. A. Gionis, MD, JD, MBA, MHA, FICS, FRCS and Eric Groteke, DC, CCIC: Spinal Decompression; The outcome of a clinical study evaluating the effect of nonsurgical intervention on symptoms of spine patients with herniated and degenerative disc disease, www.orthopedictechreview.com/issues/novdec03/pg36.htm
37 Nachemson AL, The Lumbar Spine, An Orthopaedic Challenge. Spine. 1976;1(1):59-69.
38 Yong-Hing K, Kirkaldy-Willis WH, The Pathophysiology of Degenerative Disease of the Lumbar Spine. Orthopaedic Clinic of North America. 1983;14:501-503.
39 American Chiropractic Association, and SpineMemphis
40 T. A. Gionis, MD, JD, MBA, MHA, FICS, FRCS and Eric Groteke, DC, CCIC: Spinal Decompression; The outcome of a clinical study evaluating the effect of nonsurgical intervention on symptoms of spine patients with herniated and degenerative disc disease, www.orthopedictechreview.com/issues/novdec03/pg36.htm
41 The Burton Report, Planet Earth and the Gravity of the Situation
http://www.butonreport.com/InfSpine/ConservPlantErthGLR.htm
42 Clinical Gross Anatomy: A Guide for Dissection, Study and Review, by G. L. Colborn and J. E. Skandalakis. 581 pp. New York: Parthenon Publishing
