Comparison of Spinal Manipulation Methods and Usual Medical Care for Acute and Subacute Low Back Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial Schneider, Michael DC, PhD; Haas, Mitchell DC, MA; Glick, Ronald MD; Stevans, Joel DC; Landsittel, Doug PhD Spine: 15 February 2015 Vol. 40 – Issue 4: p 209–217 Abstract Study Design. Randomized controlled trial with […]
Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2015 Feb 15;40(4):209-17. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000000724. Michael Schneider PMID: 25423308 PMCID: PMC4326596 DOI: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000000724 Abstract Study design: Randomized controlled trial with follow-up to 6 months. Objective: This was a comparative effectiveness trial of manual-thrust manipulation (MTM) versus mechanical-assisted manipulation (MAM); and manipulation versus usual medical care (UMC). Summary of background data: Low […]
Clin J Pain. 2015 Feb;31(2):108-14. doi: 10.1097/AJP.0000000000000099. Daenen L, Varkey E, Kellmann M, Nijs J. Abstract BACKGROUND: Exercise is an effective treatment strategy in various chronic musculoskeletal pain disorders, including chronic neck pain, osteoarthritis, headache, fibromyalgia and chronic low back pain. Although exercise can benefit those with chronic pain (CP), some patients (eg, those with […]
Individualized Low-Load Motor Control Exercises And Education Versus A High-Load Lifting Exercise And Education To Improve Activity, Pain Intensity, And Physical Performance In Patients With Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial Authors: Björn Aasa, RPT, MaSci Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2015, Volume: 45 Issue: 2 Pages: 77-85 doi:10.2519/jospt.2015.5021 Study Design Randomized […]
Diagnostic Clinical Prediction Rules For Specific Subtypes Of Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review Robin Haskins, BPhty (Hons) J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2015;45(2):61–76. Epub 8 Jan 2015. doi:10.2519/jospt.2015.5723 Abstract Study Design Systematic review. Objectives To identify diagnostic clinical prediction rules (CPRs) for low back pain (LBP) and to assess their readiness for clinical application. […]
Back pain is a leading cause of disability worldwide, and the World Health Organization reports that low back pain affects more people than major diseases like diabetes and malaria yet we have not made much progress in preventing it. Now, in a new study, researchers have identified physical and psychosocial triggers that can be modified […]
Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2015 Feb;94(2):123-30. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000000149. Lee HI Abstract OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate sex differences in predicting chronicity of low-back pain after acute trauma using cross-sectional areas of paraspinal (multifidus and erector spinae) and psoas muscles. DESIGN: Between January 2006 and December 2010, a total of 54 […]
ANZ J Surg. 2015 Feb 3. doi: 10.1111/ans.12983. [Epub ahead of print] Do bacteria play an important role in the pathogenesis of low back pain? Fisher TJ, Osti OL. Abstract Considerable interest has been generated recently regarding an alternative hypothesis for the pathogenesis of low back pain and radiculopathy in the presence of intervertebral disc […]
Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2015 Jan;212(1):108.e1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2014.07.043. Epub 2014 Jul 25. Hensel KL, Buchanan S, Brown SK, Rodriguez M, Cruser dA. Abstract OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) to reduce low back pain and improve functioning during the third trimester in pregnancy and to […]
The suggested reading list for chiropractic WFC Publishes New Online Reading List Monday January 26, 2015 The World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC) is pleased to announce the debut of an important, online, free service for the chiropractic profession and the public it serves – a Suggested Reading List of key research papers. When you want […]
Long-term Outcomes of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: Eight-Year Results of the Spine Patient Outcomes Research Trial (SPORT) Lurie, Jon D. MD, MS; Tosteson, Tor D. ScD; Tosteson, Anna ScD; Abdu, William A. MD, MS; Zhao, Wenyan PhD; Morgan, Tamara S. MA; Weinstein, James N. DO, MS Spine 15 January 2015 Vol. 40 – Issue 2: p […]
Pain Pract. 2015 Jan;15(1):12-21. doi: 10.1111/papr.12135. Epub 2013 Dec 9. Cid J Abstract BACKGROUND: Low back pain (LBP) symptoms and signs are nonspecific. If required, diagnostic blocks may find the source of pain, but indicators of suspect diagnosis must be defined to identify anatomical targets. OBJECTIVE: To reach a consensus from an expert panel on […]
J Phys Ther Sci. Dec 2014; 26(12): 1985–1987. Published online Dec 25, 2014. doi: 10.1589/jpts.26.1985 The Influence of Lumbar Joint Mobilization on Joint Position Sense in Normal Adults Wontae Gong, PhD, PT Abstract [Purpose] The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of lumbar joint mobilization on the joint position sense (JPS) of […]
Chiropractic manipulation in the treatment of acute back pain and sciatica with disc protrusion: a randomized double-blind clinical trial of active and simulated spinal manipulations Valter Santilli, MD The Spine Journal March–April, 2006 Volume 6, Issue 2, Pages 131–137 Abstract Background context Acute back pain and sciatica are major sources of disability. Many medical interventions […]
Eur J Pain. 2015 Jan 6. doi: 10.1002/ejp.633. [Epub ahead of print] Prognosis and course of pain in patients with chronic non-specific low back pain: A 1-year follow-up cohort study. Verkerk K1, Luijsterburg PA, Heymans MW, Ronchetti I, Pool-Goudzwaard AL, Miedema HS, Koes BW. Abstract BACKGROUND: It remains unclear to what extent patients recover from […]
Spine J. 2015 Jan 1;15(1):42-9. doi: 10.1016/j.spinee.2014.06.022. Epub 2014 Jul 8. Abstract BACKGROUND CONTEXT: There are no previous epidemiologic studies examining associations between physical activity and imaging-detected lumbar zygapophyseal joint osteoarthritis (ZJO) in a community-based sample. PURPOSE: To determine whether physical activity is associated with prevalent lumbar ZJO on computed tomography (CT). STUDY DESIGN/SETTING: A […]
BMJ. 2015 Jan 5;350:g6380. doi: 10.1136/bmj.g6380. Opioids for low back pain. Deyo RA, Von Korff M, Duhrkoop D. Abstract Back pain affects most adults, causes disability for some, and is a common reason for seeking healthcare. In the United States, opioid prescription for low back pain has increased, and opioids are now the most commonly […]
Arthritis Care & Research Volume 66, Issue 12, pages 1867–1872, December 2014 Objective To investigate the influence of various weather conditions on risk of low back pain. Methods We conducted a case-crossover study in primary care clinics in Sydney, Australia. A total of 993 consecutive patients with a sudden, acute episode of back pain were […]
Anatomy Angel: Quadratus Lumborum December 30, 2014 by Kathy Dooley The quadratus lumborum (QL) is a glorious muscle of the posterior abdominal wall. This muscle attaches to transverse processes of vertebrae L1-L4, anchoring itself inferiorly to the iliolumbar ligament and iliac crest. These attachments place the QL in perfect position to laterally stabilize the lumbar […]
BMJ Open. 2014 Dec 30;4(12):e005713. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2014-005713. Does a healthy lifestyle behaviour influence the prognosis of low back pain among men and women in a general population? A population-based cohort study. Bohman T, Alfredsson L, Jensen I, Hallqvist J, Vingård E, Skillgate E. Abstract OBJECTIVES: To study the influence of healthy lifestyle behaviour on the […]