Multifidus Dysfunction

The multifidus muscle is the key stabilizing muscle in the lower back. A single injury to the back can cause impaired muscle control of the multifidus. This lack of muscle control can decrease the spine’s functional stability, leaving the spine susceptible to further injury and overloading. Improving the neuromuscular control of the multifidus muscle can stabilize the spine, thereby increasing function and decreasing pain.