title: Musculoskeletal myths.
abstract: This paper discusses a number of common myths in the musculoskeletal pain management and rehabilitation/athletic development fields. The origins or rationale for these beliefs are reviewed. New scientific evidence disputing or refuting the myth is then presented followed by and explanation and evidence for an updated perspective.
authors.affiliation: LA Sports and Spine, 10474 Santa Monica Blvd., #304, Los Angeles, CA 90025, USA. craigliebensondc@gmail.com
authors.forename: Craig
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Liebenson
mesh_terms: D001294:Attitude to Health; D001416:Back Pain / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D059350:Chronic Pain / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D005239:Fear / Q000523:psychology; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007405:Intervertebral Disc Displacement / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation*