Varun Singh, Manoj Malik Department of Physiotherapy, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Hisar, India Corresponding author: Varun Singh Accepted: 21 August 2021 ABSTRACT Background. This pilot trial reports the initial estimates of the efficacy of manual therapy interventions in lumbar prolapsed intervertebral disc and determines the feasibility and acceptability of full powered “randomized […]
Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2021 Aug 18. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000004198. Richard Kasch PMID: 34405825 DOI: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000004198 Abstract Study design: Population-based cohort study Objective. We examined associations between common lumbar degenerative changes observed on MRI and present or future low back pain (LBP). Summary of background data: The association between lumbar MRI degenerative findings and LBP is […]
J Orthop Sci. 2021 Aug 17;S0949-2658(21)00235-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jos.2021.07.016. Punit Tiwari PMID: 34412964 DOI: 10.1016/j.jos.2021.07.016 Abstract Background: The notion that disc degeneration (DD) always precedes facet joint arthritis (FJA) has held sway for many decades. However, it is not always the case. We hypothesized that DD is not always the first offender studied the prevalence of […]
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
BMJ 2021; 374 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.n1446 (Published 08 July 2021) Cite this as: BMJ 2021;374:n1446 Aidan G Cashin Abstract Objective To investigate the efficacy, acceptability, and safety of muscle relaxants for low back pain. Design Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Data sources Medline, Embase, CINAHL, CENTRAL, ClinicalTrials.gov, clinicialtrialsregister.eu, and WHO ICTRP from inception to 23 February […]
Journal of Physiotherapy Volume 67, Issue 3, July 2021, Pages 158-159 Tarcisio Fde Camposa https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jphys.2021.06.012 Journal of Physiotherapy‘s latest article collection relates to the prevention of spinal pain. This collection: facilitates access to recent important findings in the field; highlights trends in the study designs, methodology, populations and interventions addressed by the research; and provides […]
Auger, Kyle, Shedlock, Gregory, Coutinho, Kasey, Myers, Nicole E. and Lorenzo, Santiago. “Effects of osteopathic manipulative treatment and bio-electromagnetic energy regulation therapy on lower back pain” Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, vol. 121, no. 6, 2021, pp. 561-569. https://doi.org/10.1515/jom-2020-0132 Abstract Context Lower back pain (LBP) is prevalent and is a leading contributor to disease burden worldwide. […]
Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy Published Online: May 15, 2021 https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.2021.9828 Abstract Objectives To (i) quantify relationships between LBP symptoms, physical activity, and psychosocial characteristics in young adults and (ii) identify sub-classes of young adults with distinct pain trajectories. Design Prospective cohort study with 12 months follow-up. Methods 120 adults (age 20.8±2.6 years, […]
Clinical Imaging Volume 79, November 2021, Pages 136-141 Sidney Roberts Highlights • Lumbar disc degeneration increases in severity with age. • Men tend to degenerate at an earlier age than women. • The 5th decade of life is most common for people to develop severe degeneration. Abstract Objective The aim of the current study was […]
Arthroscopy VOLUME 37, ISSUE 5, P1510-1511, MAY 01, 2021 Editorial Commentary Juan Gómez-Hoyos, M.D. DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arthro.2021.02.038 Abstract When the hip does not move, the spine labors double. For example, limited hip extension results in lumbar spine hyperextension and an increase in spinal facet joint loading due to premature coupling. Patients who undergo hip surgery show significant […]
APRIL 20, 2021 by Boston Medical Center New research from Boston Medical Center identifies elevated mortality risk for women with back pain when compared to women without back pain. Back pain was not associated with mortality among men indicating long-term consequences of back pain may differ by sex. The overall findings suggest that mild back […]
A Cross-sectional Analysis in Primary Care Settings Lemes, Ítalo Ribeiro PhD SPINE: May 1, 2021 – Volume 46 – Issue 9 – p 596-602 doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000003996 Study Design. Observational cross-sectional. Objective. To investigate the association between leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) and low back pain (LBP) in adults from primary care settings, and to explore how […]
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, […]
BMC Public Health. 2021; 21: 682. Published online 2021 Apr 8. doi: 10.1186/s12889-021-10664-5 PMCID: PMC8028215 PMID: 33832463 A cross-sectional study Amanda Hall Abstract Background Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common reasons for seeking health care and is costly to the health care system. Recent evidence has shown that LBP care provided […]
Musculoskeletal Science and Practice Available online 2 April 2021, 102376 Michel W. Coppieters Highlights • Sense of effort is an important but rarely researched aspect of proprioception. • We developed a novel force-matching paradigm for back muscles to test sense of effort. • Sense of effort is affected in people with low back pain. • […]
Clinical Biomechanics Volume 83, March 2021, 105291 Clinical Biomechanics VahidAbdollah Highlights • Effects of disc compression and traction measured using geometric and T2 centroids. • The largest responses to loading were observed at the lower lumbar levels. • The magnitude of responses to loading were associated with severity of disc degeneration. • T2 disc centroid, […]
Newswise: Nutrition | February 10, 2021 Eating a more pro-inflammatory diet was associated with higher incidence of low back pain, according to a new study presented this week at the Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting. Low back pain is a common and often chronic condition worldwide, and the leading cause of disability. The mechanisms […]
Millions of patients each year experience pain relief and improved mobility from the care delivered by doctors of chiropractic. Chiropractic has been a healthcare profession for 125 years 1, helping people with back and neck pain, headaches and other types of “neuro-musculoskeletal” pain — while also improving mobility and performance. Today, doctors of chiropractic (DC) […]
Mohammad Anwar Hossain Abstract Introduction Lumbar disc herniation (LDH) is one of the common determinations for low back pain and disability. The objectives of the study were to explore the effectiveness of McKenzie exercises and Manipulative Therapy approaches for LDH. Methodology Assessor blinded RCT carried out for 36 months at CRP. 72 subjects aged 25-50 […]
Pain Physician. 2021 Jan;24(1):E61-E74. Patricia M Herman Abstract Background: Chronic spinal pain is prevalent and long-lasting. Although provider-based nonpharmacologic therapies, such as chiropractic care, have been recommended, healthcare and coverage policies provide little guidance or evidence regarding long-term use of this care. Objective: To determine the relationships between visit frequency and outcomes for patients using […]