Shengzheng Kuai, Wenyu Zhou BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2017 18:216 Abstract Background Low back pain (LBP) is a common problem that can contribute to motor dysfunction. Previous studies reporting the changes in kinematic characteristics caused by LBP present conflicting results. This study aimed to apply the multisegmental spinal model to investigate the kinematic changes in patients […]
J Man Manip Ther. 2017 May;25(2):66-73. doi: 10.1080/10669817.2016.1184435. Epub 2016 Jun 23. Krekoukias G Abstract OBJECTIVES: The aim of the study was to examine the efficacy of spinal mobilization in subjects with low back pain (LBP) and associated spinal disk degeneration. METHODS: Seventy-five subjects suffering from chronic LBP (>3 months) were randomly allocated into 3 groups of […]
European Spine Journal pp 1–9 Uneven intervertebral motion sharing is related to disc degeneration and is greater in patients with chronic, non-specific low back pain: an in vivo, cross-sectional cohort comparison of intervertebral dynamics using quantitative fluoroscopy Authors Alan Breen Cite this article as: Breen, A. & Breen, A. Eur Spine J (2017). doi:10.1007/s00586-017-5155-y Abstract […]
BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2017; 18: 188. Published online 2017 May 12. doi: 10.1186/s12891-017-1549-6 PMCID: PMC5429540 Tom Petersen Abstract Background Clinical examination findings are used in primary care to give an initial diagnosis to patients with low back pain and related leg symptoms. The purpose of this study was to develop best evidence Clinical Diagnostic Rules (CDR] for the […]
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 […]
Arguisuelas, María D. PT, PhD Spine: 1 May 2017 – Volume 42 – Issue 9 – p 627–634 doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000001897 Randomized Trial Study Design. Double-blind, randomized parallel sham-controlled trial with concealed allocation and intention-to treat analysis. Objective. To investigate the effects of an isolate myofascial release (MFR) protocol on pain, disability, and fear-avoidance beliefs in […]
J Radiol Case Rep. 2017 May 31;11(5):13-26. doi: 10.3941/jrcr.v11i5.2924. eCollection 2017 May. Fedorchuk C, Lightstone DF, McRae C, Kaczor D. Abstract OBJECTIVE: Discuss the use of non-surgical spinal rehabilitation protocol in the case of a 69-year-old female with a grade 2 spondylolisthesis. A selective literature review and discussion are provided. CLINICAL FEATURES: A 69-year-old female […]
May 04, 2017 Annals of Internal Medicine TAKE-HOME MESSAGE The authors of this meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) for the treatment of low-back pain. There was an association between MBSR and improved pain and physical functioning in the short-term, but this was not sustained. There was no impact on disability, mental […]
Spine J. 2017 May 2. pii: S1529-9430(17)30191-2. doi: 10.1016/j.spinee.2017.04.034. [Epub ahead of print] Chun SW Abstract BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Clinicians regard lumbar lordotic curvature (LLC) with respect to low back pain (LBP) in a contradictory fashion. The time-honored point of view is that LLC itself, or its increment, causes LBP. On the other hand, recently, the […]
APRIL 27, 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, […]
DECEMBER 23, 2015 BY SOCIALMEDIA UPDATE: FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Maryland — The Marine Corps has announced today that revisions have been made to its physical fitness program, to include the Physical Fitness Test (PFT), Combat Fitness Test (CFT) and the Body Composition Program (BCP). Changes to BCP will take effect immediately, while PFT 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
J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2017 Apr 17. pii: S0161-4754(17)30065-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2017.03.001. [Epub ahead of print] Murray KJ1, Molyneux T1, Le Grande MR2, Castro Mendez A3, Fuss FK4, Azari MF5. Author information Abstract OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the correlation between mild leg length discrepancy (LLD) and degenerative joint disease (DJD) or […]
Back pain and neck pain are among the most common symptoms prompting patients to seek care. Many treatments are used for back pain. Spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) is a treatment option available in VA. In order to better understand the potential role of SMT in treating acute back or neck pain, VA requested an up-to-date […]
49 Distinct findings were reported related to a distinct pathology Only 1 finding was consistently reported in 9 out of the 10 MRIs 32.7% of interpretive findings only appeared once across all 10 reports 2 exams reported a disc herniation at all five lumbar segments and 1 exam did not report any herniation Central canal […]
Naoto Takahashi FUKUSHIMA JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE Vol. 63 (2017) No. 1 p. 8-15 Abstract Therapy for chronic, nonspecific low back pain is mainly conservative: medication and/or exercise. Pharmacotherapy, however, has side effects, and the quantities of concomitant drugs in older persons require attention. Although exercise promises improved function, its use to alleviate pain is controversial. Thus, we […]
Published: February, 2015 Bed rest, once a key part of treating back pain, has a limited role in healing sore backs. In very small doses, bed rest can give you a break when standing or sitting causes severe pain. Too much may make back pain worse. Here is how to do bed rest “right.” […]
Authors: Heidi Prather, DO1, Abby Cheng, MD2, Karen Steger-May, MA3, Vaibhav Maheshwari, DO4, Linda Van Dillen, PT, PhD5 Study Design Prospective cohort study, cross-sectional design. Background The hip-spine syndrome is described in patients with known arthritis of the hip. This study describes the hip examination findings of people presenting with low back pain (LBP). Objectives […]
Anupkumar Shetty, Peter Craig, Shashank Chitgopkar; Robert Jones Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, Oswestry SY10 7AG The Spine Journal March 2017 Volume 17, Issue 3, Supplement, Pages S12–S13 BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Most of the herniated discs resolve spontaneously, Although there are multiple papers on mild to moderate disc prolapses treated conservatively there are very few papers on […]
The New Health Care By AUSTIN FRAKT and JONATHAN SKINNER FEB. 13, 2017 You might think that once drugs, devices and medical procedures are shown to be effective, they quickly become available. You might also think that those shown not to work as well as alternatives are immediately discarded. Reasonable assumptions both, but you’d be […]