Does magnetic resonance imaging predict future low back pain? A systematic review. Review article Steffens D, et al. Eur J Pain. 2014. Citation Eur J Pain. 2014 Jul;18(6):755-65. doi: 10.1002/j.1532-2149.2013.00427.x. Epub 2013 Nov 26. Abstract BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has the potential to identify pathology responsible for low back pain (LBP). However, the […]
Dr Christopher M Williams PhD The Lancet, Early Online Publication, 24 July 2014 doi:10.1016/S0140-6736(14)60805-9 Efficacy of paracetamol for acute low-back pain: a double-blind, randomised controlled trial Summary Background Regular paracetamol is the recommended first-line analgesic for acute low-back pain; however, no high-quality evidence supports this recommendation. We aimed to assess the efficacy of paracetamol taken […]
by Nancy Walsh, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today July 23, 2014 The use of acetaminophen for acute low-back pain was no more effective than placebo, with similar times to recovery regardless of whether the drug was taken regularly or as needed, a large randomized trial found. Among patients who took acetaminophen on a regular schedule, median time […]
Clin Rehabil. 2015 Feb;29(2):184-95. doi: 10.1177/0269215514540919. Epub 2014 Jul 9. Chiu CC Abstract OBJECTIVE: To determine the probability of spontaneous disc regression among each type of lumbar herniated disc, using a systematic review. DATA SOURCES: Medline, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, and Web of Science were searched using key words for relevant original articles published before March […]
J Emerg Med. 2014 Jul;47(1):1-11. doi: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2013.08.140. Epub 2014 Apr 13. Thiruganasambandamoorthy V1, Turko E2, Ansell D3, Vaidyanathan A4, Wells GA5, Stiell IG1. Abstract BACKGROUND: Nontraumatic low back pain (LBP) is a common emergency department (ED) complaint and can be caused by serious pathologies that require immediate intervention or that lead to death. OBJECTIVE: The […]
J Phys Ther Sci 2014 Jul;26(7):1023-4. doi: 10.1589/jpts.26.1023. Epub 2014 Jul 30. Jae-Seop Oh PMID: 25140087 PMCID: PMC4135188 DOI: 10.1589/jpts.26.1023 Abstract [Purpose] This study assessed the effects of a pelvic belt (PB) on the electromyography (EMG) activity of the elector spinae (ES), gluteus maximus (GM), and biceps femoris (BF) in females with chronic low back […]
Spine J. 2014 Jul 1;14(7):1106-16. doi: 10.1016/j.spinee.2013.07.468. Epub 2013 Oct 16. Haas M, Vavrek D, Peterson D, Polissar N, Neradilek MB. Abstract BACKGROUND CONTEXT: There have been no full-scale trials of the optimal number of visits for the care of any condition with spinal manipulation. PURPOSE: To identify the dose-response relationship between visits to a […]
In a low-back pain study led by the Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research, 73 percent of those who received standard medical care and chiropractic care rated their improvement as pain “completely gone,” “much better” or “moderately better.” In comparison, 17 percent of participants who received only standard medical care rated their improvement this way. These results, as well as other measures of pain and […]
Arthritis Care and Research Osteoarthritis and Symptoms Daniel Steffens First published: 10 July 2014 https://doi.org/10.1002/acr.22378 Abstract 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 […]
Cynthia K. Peterson, RN, DC J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2014;xx:1-6) Journal Reference ABSTRACT Background: The purpose of this study was to investigate outcomes of chronic patients unresponsive to previous spinal manipulative therapy subsequently treated with manipulation under anesthesia (MUA). Methods: A prospective outcome cohort study was performed on 30 patients who had not improved with previous […]
Authors: Joshua J. Van Wyngaarden, PT, DPT Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2014, Volume: 44 Issue: 7 Pages: 500-507 doi:10.2519/jospt.2014.4935 Journal Reference Study Design Resident’s case problem. Background The purpose of this report was to describe (1) the clinical reasoning that led a clinician to identify an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) in a […]
Recommendations for Physical Therapists on the Treatment of Lumbopelvic Pain During Pregnancy: A Systematic Review Esther van Benten, PT, MPT Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2014, Volume: 44 Issue: 7 Pages: 464-A15 doi:10.2519/jospt.2014.5098 Journal Reference Study Design Systematic review of the literature. Objectives To review and assess the peer-reviewed literature on the effectiveness […]
July 3, 2014 N Engl J Med 2014; 371:11-21 DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa1313265 Abstract BACKGROUND Epidural glucocorticoid injections are widely used to treat symptoms of lumbar spinal stenosis, a common cause of pain and disability in older adults. However, rigorous data are lacking regarding the effectiveness and safety of these injections. METHODS In a double-blind, multisite trial, […]
The New York Times By PAM BELLUCK JULY 2, 2014 Story Source A widely used method of treating a common cause of back and leg pain — steroid injections for spinal stenosis — may provide little benefit for many patients, according to a new study that experts said should make doctors and patients think twice […]
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 07/01/2014 Clinical Article Penney T, et al. – The objective of this study is to determine the activation of the gluteus medius in chronic non–specific low back pain compared to controls and to determine the association between clinical rating of Single Leg Stance (SLS) with CLBP and gluteus medius […]
The Spine Journal June 1, 2014 Volume 14, Issue 6, Pages 1049–1056 Yong Hu, PhD Abstract Background context Nonsurgical rehabilitation therapy is a commonly used strategy to treat chronic low back pain (LBP). The selection of the most appropriate therapeutic options is still a big challenge in clinical practices. Surface electromyography (sEMG) topography has been […]
Corrie Vihstadt, Michele MaiersEmail author, Kristine Westrom, Gert Bronfort, Roni Evans, Jan Hartvigsen and Craig Schulz Chiropractic & Manual Therapies 201422:26 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12998-014-0026-7© Vihstadt et al.; licensee BioMed Central Ltd. 2014 Received: 17 June 2014 Accepted: 7 July 2014 Published: 23 July 2014 Background Back and neck disability are frequent in older adults resulting in loss […]
JULY 1, 2014 BY CHIROTRUST The nervous system can be categorized in many different ways. In understanding nervous system physiology, a simple but accurate way of categorization is to view the nervous system as two separate but integrated systems: The MOTOR nerve system The SENSORY nerve system The MOTOR nerve system is the nerves that move our muscles (motor), and also control the […]
Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2014 Jun 1;39(13):1018-28. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000000262. Wade KR, Robertson PA, Thambyah A, Broom ND. Abstract STUDY DESIGN: Microstructural investigation of compression-induced disruption of the flexed lumbar disc. OBJECTIVE: To provide a microstructural analysis of the mechanisms of annular wall failure in healthy discs subjected to flexion and an elevated rate of compression. […]
Pain Location and Duration Impact Life Function Interference During the Year Following Motor Vehicle Collision. Bortsov AV, et al. Pain. 2014 Jun 24. pii: S0304-3959(14)00302-9. doi: 10.1016/j.pain.2014.06.013. [Epub ahead of print] Abstract Persistent musculoskeletal pain is common after motor vehicle collision (MVC) and often results in substantial disability. The objective of this study was to […]