Contraction ratio of multifidus and erector spinae muscles in unilateral sacroiliac joint pain: A cross-sectional trial

Abstract Sacroiliac joint (SIJ) pain is one of the most prevalent reasons for disability, it affects the contraction ratio of the muscles of the back. Imaging is critical for diagnosing back muscles. The purpose of this study was to look at changes in the muscle contraction ratio of the lumbar multi...

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Main Authors: Omar M. Mabrouk, Khaled E. Ayad, Doaa A. Abdel Hady
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Published: Nature Portfolio 2025-01-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-84283-6
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description Abstract Sacroiliac joint (SIJ) pain is one of the most prevalent reasons for disability, it affects the contraction ratio of the muscles of the back. Imaging is critical for diagnosing back muscles. The purpose of this study was to look at changes in the muscle contraction ratio of the lumbar multifidus (LM) and erector spinae (ES) in unilateral SIJ pain. This research included 60 individuals (30 with unilateral SIJ pain and 30 healthy people (who served as matching controls). The contraction ratio of back muscles such as ES and LM was assessed using real-time ultrasonography, and the results were compared between the affected and non-affected sides in patients with unilateral SIJ pain, and healthy participants as well. In the study group, the contraction ratio of ES and LM muscles on the non-affected side was significantly higher than on the affected side (p < 0.05). as well as a significant increase in contraction ratio of the ipsilateral side (affected matched control side) LM of the healthy group compared with that of the non-affected side of the study group (p < 0.001), while there was no significant difference in contraction ratio of the contralateral (unaffected matched control side) ES of the healthy group compared with that of the non-affected side of the study group. The results of this trial demonstrate that patients with unilateral SIJ pain exhibited a substantially lower muscle contraction ratio in the ES and LM of the affected side than the non-affected side in the study group, as well as a significant increase in the contraction ratio of the ES and MF on the ipsilateral side of the control group compared with that of the study group. However, there was no significant change in the contraction ratio of the contralateral ES in healthy individuals compared to the non-affected side of the study group. The findings of the study may help in designing an appropriate exercise program to deal with patients with SIJ pain.
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spelling doaj-art-d2b498894eb743a5afb29dedbc3c32fa2025-01-12T12:14:38ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-01-011511810.1038/s41598-024-84283-6Contraction ratio of multifidus and erector spinae muscles in unilateral sacroiliac joint pain: A cross-sectional trialOmar M. Mabrouk0Khaled E. Ayad1Doaa A. Abdel Hady2MSK Sonographer, Department of Basic Science, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Deraya UniversityDepartment of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, Deraya UniversityDepartment of Physical Therapy for Women’s Health, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Deraya UniversityAbstract Sacroiliac joint (SIJ) pain is one of the most prevalent reasons for disability, it affects the contraction ratio of the muscles of the back. Imaging is critical for diagnosing back muscles. The purpose of this study was to look at changes in the muscle contraction ratio of the lumbar multifidus (LM) and erector spinae (ES) in unilateral SIJ pain. This research included 60 individuals (30 with unilateral SIJ pain and 30 healthy people (who served as matching controls). The contraction ratio of back muscles such as ES and LM was assessed using real-time ultrasonography, and the results were compared between the affected and non-affected sides in patients with unilateral SIJ pain, and healthy participants as well. In the study group, the contraction ratio of ES and LM muscles on the non-affected side was significantly higher than on the affected side (p < 0.05). as well as a significant increase in contraction ratio of the ipsilateral side (affected matched control side) LM of the healthy group compared with that of the non-affected side of the study group (p < 0.001), while there was no significant difference in contraction ratio of the contralateral (unaffected matched control side) ES of the healthy group compared with that of the non-affected side of the study group. The results of this trial demonstrate that patients with unilateral SIJ pain exhibited a substantially lower muscle contraction ratio in the ES and LM of the affected side than the non-affected side in the study group, as well as a significant increase in the contraction ratio of the ES and MF on the ipsilateral side of the control group compared with that of the study group. However, there was no significant change in the contraction ratio of the contralateral ES in healthy individuals compared to the non-affected side of the study group. The findings of the study may help in designing an appropriate exercise program to deal with patients with SIJ pain.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-84283-6Contraction ratioBack musclesErector spinaeMultifidusUnilateral sacroiliac joint pain
spellingShingle Omar M. Mabrouk
Khaled E. Ayad
Doaa A. Abdel Hady
Contraction ratio of multifidus and erector spinae muscles in unilateral sacroiliac joint pain: A cross-sectional trial
Scientific Reports
Contraction ratio
Back muscles
Erector spinae
Multifidus
Unilateral sacroiliac joint pain
title Contraction ratio of multifidus and erector spinae muscles in unilateral sacroiliac joint pain: A cross-sectional trial
title_full Contraction ratio of multifidus and erector spinae muscles in unilateral sacroiliac joint pain: A cross-sectional trial
title_fullStr Contraction ratio of multifidus and erector spinae muscles in unilateral sacroiliac joint pain: A cross-sectional trial
title_full_unstemmed Contraction ratio of multifidus and erector spinae muscles in unilateral sacroiliac joint pain: A cross-sectional trial
title_short Contraction ratio of multifidus and erector spinae muscles in unilateral sacroiliac joint pain: A cross-sectional trial
title_sort contraction ratio of multifidus and erector spinae muscles in unilateral sacroiliac joint pain a cross sectional trial
topic Contraction ratio
Back muscles
Erector spinae
Multifidus
Unilateral sacroiliac joint pain
url https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-84283-6
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