March 21, 2024 Annals of Emergency Medicine TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This randomized placebo-controlled trial evaluated the use of diclofenac gel versus oral ibuprofen for acute low back pain in the emergency department and found that topical diclofenac gel was significantly less effective in relieving pain and improving function 2 days after prescription compared with oral ibuprofen 400 […]
Alice Baroncini, Nicola Maffulli, Hazim Al-Zyoud, Andreas Bell, Aleksandar Sevic, Filippo Migliorini First published: 22 February 2023 https://doi.org/10.1002/jor.25508 Abstract Acute low back pain (LBP) imposes a significant socioeconomical burden as it is the condition that, worldwide, cause the most disability. Nonetheless, the literature regarding the best pharmacological management of acute LBP is limited, and the […]
Journal of Orthopedic Research Alice Baroncini, Nicola Maffulli, Hazim Al-Zyoud, Andreas Bell, Aleksandar Sevic, Filippo Migliorini First published: 22 February 2023 https://doi.org/10.1002/jor.25508 Abstract Acute low back pain (LBP) imposes a significant socioeconomical burden as it is the condition that, worldwide, cause the most disability. Nonetheless, the literature regarding the best pharmacological management of acute LBP […]
AMA Patient Page July 20, 2021 Low Back Pain Adrian C. Traeger, PhD JAMA. 2021;326(3):286. doi:10.1001/jama.2020.19715 Journal Reference
Gianola S, Bargeri S, Del Castillo G, et al British Journal of Sports Medicine Published Online First: 13 April 2021. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2020-103596 Abstract Objective To assess the effectiveness of interventions for acute and subacute non-specific low back pain (NS-LBP) based on pain and disability outcomes. Design A systematic review of the literature with network meta-analysis. Data sources Medline, […]
J Integr Med. 2020 May 28;S2095-4964(20)30054-6. doi: 10.1016/j.joim.2020.05.002. Online ahead of print. Luciana Aikawa 1, Alexandre Massao Yoshizumi 2, Mirian Matsura Shirassu 1, Marcia Kiyomi Koike 3 PMID: 32553560 DOI: 10.1016/j.joim.2020.05.002 Abstract Objective: To compare differences in self-reported musculoskeletal pain before and after receiving rapid acupuncture for pain at an outpatient emergency department. Methods: Exactly […]
Acupunct Med. 2019 Sep 16:acupmed2017011445. doi: 10.1136/acupmed-2017-011445. [Epub ahead of print] Xiang Y1, He JY2, Tian HH1, Cao BY3, Li R1. Abstract OBJECTIVES: To assess the evidence for the efficacy of acupuncture for non-specific low back pain (NSLBP), compared with sham or placebo therapies. METHODS: We searched Cochrane CENTRAL to December 2016, and conducted searches […]
Clinical Rehabilitation First Published August 28, 2019 Yu-Hsuan Cheng Abstract Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of traction in improving low back pain, functional outcome, and disk morphology in patients with herniated intervertebral disks. Data Source: PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and the Cochrane Library were searched from the earliest record to July 2019. Review methods: We included […]
Ewan Thomas, Antonio Rosario Cavallaro, Diba Mani, Antonino Bianco & Antonio Palma Chiropractic & Manual Therapies volume 27, Article number: 35 (2019) Background Muscle energy techniques are applied to reduce pain and increase range of motion. These are applied to a variety of pathological conditions and on asymptomatic subjects. There is however limited knowledge on […]
PAIN: August 23, 2019 – Volume Articles in Press – Issue – p doi: 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000001685 Abstract In 2014, the Paracetamol for Acute Low Back Pain (PACE) trial demonstrated that paracetamol had no effect compared with placebo in acute low back pain (LBP). However, noncompliance was a potential limitation of this trial. The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of paracetamol in acute […]
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Elizabeth Arnold Highlights Early physical therapy is within 30 days of the index visit for acute low back pain Early physical therapy for acute low back pain reduces health services utilization Early versus delayed physical therapy is more cost-effective Results are mixed for early physical therapy versus usual care […]
Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice Volume 34, February 2019, Pages 51-63 Kosaku Aoyagi Highlights • Fourteen studies in spinal mobilization alone for low back pain were assessed. • The quality of the studies was moderate to high. • The outcomes of pain, function and range of motion have higher level of evidence. • Future studies […]
October 8, 2018 LOS ANGELES — Results presented at the North American Spine Society Annual Meeting showed a small subgroup of patients with acute sciatica secondary to lumbar disc herniation may significantly benefit from chiropractic spinal manipulation therapy. Paul B. Bishop , MD, PhD, DC, and colleagues randomly assigned 40 patients with acute sciatica secondary […]
By Mary Elizabeth Dallas HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Oct. 1, 2018 (HealthDay News) — New research pinpoints three genes responsible for skeletal development that appear to be connected to chronic back pain. The study authors said their findings could shed new light on the biological factors involved in the development of the condition and lead to […]
JMPT. May 2018 Volume 41, Issue 4, Pages 265–293 Abstract Objective The objective of this study was to develop a clinical practice guideline on the management of acute and chronic low back pain (LBP) in adults. The aim was to develop a guideline to provide best practice recommendations on the initial assessment and monitoring of […]
3/6/17 By Andrew Moeller Pain medication is a common and convenient treatment for lower back pain. But easier is not always better, as a recent study suggests that spinal manipulation may provide more relief than at least one popular pain medication. Published in the journal Spine, the recent study suggests that treating acute, non-specific lower […]
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther, Epub 30 Mar 2018. doi:10.2519/jospt.2018.7562 Olivier T. Lam, PT Study Design Literature review with meta-analysis. Background Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT), a classification-based system, aims to classify patients into homogenous subgroups to direct treatment. Objectives To examine MDT’s effectiveness for improving pain and disability in patients with either acute (<12 […]
JULY 18, 2017 Spinal manipulation therapy was shown to have modest improvements on pain and function at up to six weeks in patients with acute low back pain (LBP), according to a study published in JAMA (2017;317:1451-1460). Moreover, the therapy was associated with only “temporary minor musculoskeletal harms,” according to the researchers. Paul G. Shekelle, […]
By MEGAN THIELKING @meggophone MAY 10, 2017 Chiropractors and acupuncturists who have lobbied for a bigger role in treating pain have won a preliminary endorsement from federal health officials. The Food and Drug Administration released proposed changes Wednesday to its blueprint on educating health care providers about treating pain. The guidelines now recommend that doctors get information about chiropractic care and […]
The Role of Spinal Manipulation in the Treatment of Low Back Pain R. Deyo JAMA. 2017;317(14):1418-1419. doi:10.1001/jama.2017.3085 Download Full Text Article