Clinical Journal of Pain: Post Acceptance: May 08, 2015 doi: 10.1097/AJP.0000000000000250 Sympathetic Dysfunction in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain and Failed Back Surgery Syndrome. El-Badawy, Mohja A. MD; El Mikkawy, Dalia M. E. MD Abstract Background: Chronic low back pain (LBP) is defined as pain that persists longer than 12 weeks and is often […]
J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2015 Apr 16. [Epub ahead of print] Effects of core stability exercises on multifidus muscles in healthy women and women with chronic low-back pain. Kliziene I, Sipaviciene S, Klizas S, Imbrasiene D. Abstract BACKGROUND: Chronic low-back pain (LBP) may be related to decreased lumbar multifidus muscle cross-sectional area (CSA). OBJECTIVE: In […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Trampas A, Mpeneka A, Malliou V, Godolias G, Vlachakis P. J Sport Rehabil. 2014 Dec 4. [Epub ahead of print] Abstract CONTEXT: Previous studies showed improved dynamic balance performance after core stability (CS) exercises in chronic low back pain populations. Although clinical massage plus exercise are likely to better enhance analgesia than exercise alone, their […]
Effects of spinal manipulation versus therapeutic exercise on adults with chronic low back pain: a literature review J Can Chiropr Assoc. Dec 2014; 58(4): 456–466. Alban Merepeza, BA, DC Abstract Background Context: Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a prevalent disorder that has a significant burden to society in terms of loss of work time […]
Manual Therapy Volume 19, Issue 6, December 2014, Pages 541-548 John C.Licciardone Abstract Clinical response and relapse following a regimen of osteopathic manual treatment (OMT) were assessed in patients with chronic low back pain (LBP) within the OSTEOPATHIC Trial, a randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled study. Initial clinical response and subsequent stability of response, including final response […]
Prevalence of Radiographic Findings in Individuals With Chronic Low Back Pain Screened for a Randomized Controlled Trial: Secondary Analysis and Clinical Implications Robert D. Vining, DC Journal of Manipulative & Physiological Therapeutics Volume 37, Issue 9, Pages 678–687, November–December, 2014 Abstract Objective The purpose of this study is to measure the prevalence of graded disc […]
Date: November 3, 2014 Source: Northwestern University Summary: Smokers are three times more likely than nonsmokers to develop chronic back pain, and dropping the habit may cut their chances of developing this often debilitating condition, researchers report. If you want to avoid chronic back pain, put out the cigarette. A new Northwestern Medicine® study has […]
Lumbar motion changes in chronic low back pain patients: a secondary analysis of data from a randomized clinical trial Rune M. Mieritz, DC, PhD The Spine Journal Vol. 14 Iss. 11, November 1, 2014 Background context Several therapies have been used in the treatment of chronic low back pain (LBP), including various exercise strategies […]
Pain Res Manag. 2014 Sep-Oct;19(5):e133-8. Functional restoration of the spine: Effect of initial pain level on the performance of subjects with chronic low back pain. Caby I, Olivier N, Mendelek F, Bou Kheir R, Vanvelcenaher J, Pelayo P. Abstract BACKGROUND: Chronic low back pain is a persistent lumbar pain of multifactorial origin. The initial pain […]
CBRG QuickDecks is a set of the summary slides describing findings from systematic reviews published by the Cochrane Back Review Group (CBRG). These summaries provide clinicians and researchers with a snapshot of evidence on various treatment and prevention measures for back and neck pain. Below you will find the summaries organized by intervention type (pharmacological/surgical/ […]
Glob Adv Health Med. 2014 Sep;3(5):49-64. doi: 10.7453/gahmj.2014.043. Integrative therapies for low back pain that include complementary and alternative medicine care: a systematic review. Kizhakkeveettil A, Rose K1, Kadar GE1. Abstractin English, Chinese, Spanish STUDY DESIGN: Systematic review of the literature. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate whether an integrated approach that includes different Complementary and Alternative Medicine […]
J Phys Ther Sci. 2014 Aug;26(8):1237-40. doi: 10.1589/jpts.26.1237. Epub 2014 Aug 30. Hwi-Young Cho Abstract [Purpose] This study aimed to identify the effects of the CORE exercise program on pain and active range of motion (AROM) in patients with chronic low back pain. [Subjects and Methods] Thirty subjects with chronic low back pain were randomly […]
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 […]