Efficacy and safety of paracetamol for spinal pain and osteoarthritis: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised placebo controlled trials BMJ 2015; 350 doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmj.h1225 (Published 31 March 2015) Cite this as: BMJ 2015;350:h1225 Abstract Objective To investigate the efficacy and safety of paracetamol (acetaminophen) in the management of spinal pain and osteoarthritis of the hip […]
J Phys Ther Sci. 2015 Mar; 27(3): 943–945. Published online 2015 Mar 31. doi: 10.1589/jpts.27.943 Exercise and tropism of the multifidus muscle in low back pain: a short review Paolo Pillastrini, MSc, PT Abstract [Purpose] The purpose of this review was to investigate the types of exercises that can improve the tropism of the multifidus […]
The Spine Journal Volume 15, Issue 4, 1 April 2015, Pages 622–628 The association of combination of disc degeneration, end plate signal change, and Schmorl node with low back pain in a large population study: the Wakayama Spine Study Masatoshi Teraguchi, MD, PhD Abstract Background context Disc degeneration (DD) reportedly causes low back pain (LBP) […]
The Spine Journal Volume 15, Issue 4, 1 April 2015, Pages 559–569 Clinical Study Biomechanical constraints remain major risk factors for low back pain. Results from a prospective cohort study in French male employees Aline Ramond-Roquin, M Abstract Background context Low back pain (LBP) is a major public health problem, with a considerable impact on […]
Journal of Pain Research Published 26 May 2015 Volume 2015:8 Pages 253—256 Objective: The aim of the study reported here was to investigate the possible clinical role of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) in discogenic back pain patients who failed to respond to a conventional physical therapy program to avoid recourse to operative intervention. Methods: The […]
By Anne Harding March 27, 2015 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Most patients with lumbosacral radiculopathy have gluteal trigger points (GTrP), according to new findings. The findings raise the possibility that treating these trigger points, for example with electrical stimulation, could help ease pain in these patients, although the new study did not address this issue, Dr. […]
Nancy A. Melville March 26, 2015 NATIONAL HARBOR, MD — Intradiscal biacuplasty (IDB), a minimally invasive treatment for discogenic low back pain, provides reductions in pain and improvements in function superior to those seen with traditional measures of conventional therapy, according to a new study. “[While] intradiscal biacuplasty now has a robust body of literature supporting its […]
What is Acupuncture? Acupuncture is a holistic health technique that stems from Traditional Chinese Medicine practices in which trained practitioners stimulate specific points on the body by inserting thin needles into the skin. Today acupuncture is one of the most popular practices of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in the West. TCM is a complimentary health […]
Technology Assessment Report Roger Chou, MD, FACP, Robin Hashimoto, PhD, Janna Friedly, MD, Rochelle Fu, PhD, Tracy Dana, MLS, Sean Sullivan, PhD, Christina Bougatsos, MPH, and Jeffrey Jarvik, MD, MPH. Pacific Northwest Evidence-based Practice Center Rockville (MD): Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US); 2015 Mar 20. Structured Abstract Objectives: Low back pain is common and injections […]
The short-term effects of graded activity versus physiotherapy in patients with chronic low back pain: A randomized controlled trial Mauricio Oliveira Magalhães Manual Therapy Published Online: February 23, 2015 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.math.2015.02.004 Background Chronic low back pain is one of the most common problematic health conditions worldwide and is highly associated with disability, quality of life, […]
Implementing Stratified Primary Care Management for Low Back Pain: Cost-Utility Analysis Alongside a Prospective, Population-Based, Sequential Comparison Study Whitehurst, David G. T. PhD; Bryan, Stirling PhD; Lewis, Martyn PhD; Hay, Elaine M. MD; Mullis, Ricky PhD; Foster, Nadine E. DPhil Spine 15 March 2015 Vol. 40 – Issue 6: p 405–414 Abstract A wealth of […]
Eur Spine J. 2015 Mar 10. [Epub ahead of print] Dai M1, Li X, Zhou X, Hu Y, Luo Q, Zhou S. Author information Abstract PURPOSE: Women wearing high-heeled shoes have been considered to be more characterizing beauty, self-assurance and elegance. However, while maintaining the body on this type of support base, women with increased heel height often complain that wearing […]
Occup Med (Lond). 2015 Mar 9. pii: kqv012. [Epub ahead of print] Gebauer S1, Scherrer JF2, Salas J1, Burge S3, Schneider FD1; For the Residency Research Network of Texas Investigators. Author information Abstract BACKGROUND: Numerous studies suggest psychosocial factors contribute to functional disability in patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP). However, less is known about the association of psychosocial factors, […]
PM R. 2015 Mar 7. pii: S1934-1482(15)00118-5. doi: 10.1016/j.pmrj.2015.03.002. [Epub ahead of print] Kim W1, Jin YS2, Lee CS3, Bin SI3, Lee SY4, Choi KH5.Author information Abstract OBJECTIVES: To investigate the impact of knee pain and low back pain (LBP) on quality of life (QoL) in people aged ≥50 years. DESIGN: Cross-sectional study SETTING: A nationwide survey PARTICIPANTS: 1,295 men and […]
Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken). 2015 Mar;67(3):403-10. doi: 10.1002/acr.22533. Daniel Steffens 1, Manuela L Ferreira, Jane Latimer, Paulo H Ferreira, Bart W Koes, Fiona Blyth, Qiang Li, Christopher G Maher Affiliations expand PMID: 25665074 DOI: 10.1002/acr.22533 Abstract Objective: To investigate a range of transient risk factors for an episode of sudden-onset, acute low back pain (LBP). […]
SRIDHAR VASUDEVAN, MD MARCH 3, 2015 Over 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain such as spinal disorders (lower back pain, disc disease, pinched nerves and neck pain), complex regional pain syndrome, fibromyalgia and headaches. The cost of chronic pain in human suffering, lost worker productivity and in health care dollars is counted in the […]
The Effect Of Elastic Therapeutic Taping On Back Extensor Muscle Endurance In Patients With Low Back Pain: A Randomized, Controlled, Crossover Trial Authors: Lindsey Hagen, PT, DPT Study Design Randomized, controlled, crossover trial. Objectives To examine the effects of elastic therapeutic taping (ETT) applied to the lumbar paraspinal region on back muscle endurance (BME) compared […]
Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2015 Feb; 10(1): 13–20. PMCID: PMC4325283 PASSIVE HIP RANGE OF MOTION IS REDUCED IN ACTIVE SUBJECTS WITH CHRONIC LOW BACK PAIN COMPARED TO CONTROLS Sean M. Roach, PhD, DPT, ATC Abstract Background Non‐specific low back pain is a common condition often without a clear mechanism for its presentation. Recently more […]
J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2015 Feb 19. pii: S0161-4754(14)00276-0. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2014.11.009. [Epub ahead of print] The Effect of Adding Forward Head Posture Corrective Exercises in the Management of Lumbosacral Radiculopathy: A Randomized Controlled Study. Moustafa IM1, Diab AA2. Author information Abstract OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to determine the immediate and long-term effects of a […]
S. Espahbodi J Bone Joint Surg Br 2006 vol. 88-B no. SUPP II 305-306 Abstract Introduction: Duplex ultrasound has recently been used to demonstrate inflammatory hyperaemia in arteries supplying inflamed joints in RA, bursitis, and tendonitis. The technique has yet to be applied to examine blood flow in lumbar arteries in LBP patients, though we […]