Arthritis Res Ther. 2015; 17(1): 114. Published online 2015 May 7. doi: 10.1186/s13075-015-0629-y PMCID: PMC4422596 Andrew J Teichtahl, Donna M Urquhart, Yuanyuan Wang, Anita E Wluka, Richard O’Sullivan, Graeme Jones, and Flavia M . Abstract Introduction Although physical inactivity has been associated with numerous chronic musculoskeletal complaints, few studies have examined its associations with spinal […]
Role of Stress and Smoking as Modifiable Risk Factors for Non-persistent and Persistent Back Pain in Women. Schmelzer, Amy C. DO, MS, MPH; Salt, Elizabeth PhD, APRN; Wiggins, Amanda PhD; Crofford, Leslie J. MD; Bush, Heather PhD; Mannino, David M. MD The Clinical Journal of Pain Post Acceptance: April 15, 2015 Abstract Objective: The purpose […]
Sean D. Rundell, DPT, PhD, Karen J. Sherman, PhD, MPH, Patrick J. Heagerty, PhD, Charles N. Mock, MD, PhD, MPH, Jeffrey G. Jarvik, MD, MPHh Disclosures J Am Geriatr Soc. 2015;63(3):524-530. ABSTRACT AND INTRODUCTION Abstract Objectives To report the clinical course of older adults presenting for a new primary care visit for back pain, no healthcare visit […]
5/2/15 Action Points Note that this relatively small study found that specific changes in lumbar bone marrow were associated with low back pain. Be aware that, after adjustment, changes in these marrow findings were not associated with changes in pain, but were associated with changes in disability. Vertebral subchondral bone marrow changes visible on […]
Low Back And Lower Limb Muscle Performance In Male And Female Recreational Runners With Chronic Low Back Pain Authors: Congcong Cai, MSc J Orthop Sports Phys Ther, Epub 21 Apr 2015. doi:10.2519/jospt.2015.5460 Study Design Controlled Laboratory Study; Cross-sectional. Objective To compare lumbar extensor muscle fatigability, lumbar muscle activation, and lower limb strength between male and […]
The relationship between obesity, low back pain, and lumbar disc degeneration when genetics and the environment are considered: a systematic review of twin studies Amabile B. Dario, MSc The Spine Journal Volume 15, Issue 5, 1 May 2015, Pages 1106–1117 Abstract Background context The relationships between obesity and low back pain (LBP) and lumbar disc […]
Abdominal muscle strength is related to the quality of life among older adults with lumbar osteoarthritis Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies April 2015Volume 19, Issue 2, Pages 273–277 Suenimeire Vieira, PT Summary The aim of the present study was to determine the association between abdominal muscle strength and quality of life among older adults […]
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 […]
April 15, 2015 | Pain By Steven A. King, MD, MS Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common reasons patients see primary care physicians. Patients with LBP frequently believe that there is an identifiable cause of the pain that needs to be discovered and repaired. They may feel they are receiving second-rate […]
~ But surgery remains a popular option among patients. 04.06.2015 Patients with lumbar spinal stenosis who underwent surgical decompression showed similar improvements in physical function after 2 years compared with those who participated in physical therapy, researchers reported. The study is the first to compare surgery and a standardized physical therapy program directly, wrote Anthony […]
Eur J Radiol. 2015 Apr; 84(4):690-5. doi: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2015.01.006. Epub 2015 Jan 17. Yin Shi PMID: 25631881 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2015.01.006 Abstract Objective: To quantitatively evaluate nerve roots by measuring fractional anisotropy (FA) values in healthy volunteers and sciatica patients, visualize nerve roots by tractography, and compare the diagnostic efficacy between conventional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and DTI. […]
Clinical examination findings as prognostic factors in low back pain: a systematic review of the literature Lisbeth Hartvigsen Chiropractic & Manual Therapies 2015, 23:13 doi:10.1186/s12998-015-0054-y Abstract Background There is a strong tradition of performing a clinical examination of low back pain (LBP) patients and this is generally recommended in guidelines. However, establishing a pathoanatomic diagnosis […]
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 […]