Published: Dec 12, 2014 By Pam Harrison , Contributing Writer, MedPage Today Story Source Rheumatology Watch for Axial Back Pain in Psoriatic Pts Published: Dec 12, 2014 By Pam Harrison , Contributing Writer, MedPage Today save | A A Patients with psoriasis have a higher prevalence of lower axial back pain than the general […]
Phys Ther. 2014 Dec 11. [Epub ahead of print] Daily Exercises and Education for Preventing Low Back Pain in Children: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial. Hill JJ Abstract BACKGROUND: Children report low back pain (LBP) as young as 8 years. Preventing LBP in children may prevent or delay adult incidence. OBJECTIVES: To determine whether education […]
Marissa Luck There’s more to weight loss than fitting into your favorite jeans. A number of studies confirm that weight loss can significantly relieve back pain and sciatica in obese patients. Low-back pain and sciatica are common among obese patients. Research shows that having a high BMI can slow your rate of recovery from low-back […]
Commonly Prescribed Drug for Lower Back Pain Not Effective December 10, 2014 A new study out today in the journal Neurology shows that pregabalin is not effective in controlling the pain associated with lumbar spinal stenosis, the most common type of chronic lower back pain in older adults. “Chronic low back pain is one of the most […]
An update of stabilisation exercises for low back pain: a systematic review with meta-analysis Benjamin E Smith, Chris Littlewood and Stephen May BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2014, 15:416 doi:10.1186/1471-2474-15-416 Abstract Background Non-specific low back pain (NSLBP) is a large and costly problem. It has a lifetime prevalence of 80% and results in high levels of healthcare […]
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 […]
Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2014 Dec 15;39(26):2127-35. doi: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000000621. Kazuhiro Hasegawa 1, Ko Kitahara, Haruka Shimoda, Keiji Ishii, Masatoshi Ono, Takao Homma, Kei Watanabe Affiliations expand PMID: 25503940 DOI: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000000621 Abstract Study design: A clinicobiomechanical study. Objective: To clarify the clinicobiomechanical characteristics of a segment with lumbar degenerative spondylolisthesis (LDS) using an original intraoperative measurement […]
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 […]
J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2014 Dec 5. pii: S0161-4754(14)00244-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2014.11.003. [Epub ahead of print] Peripheral Oxidative Stress Blood Markers in Patients With Chronic Back or Neck Pain Treated With High-Velocity, Low-Amplitude Manipulation. Kolberg C, Horst A, Moraes MS, Duarte FC, Riffel AP, Scheid T, Kolberg A, Partata WA. Abstract OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this […]
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 […]
World J Radiol. 2014 Nov 28; 6(11): 881–885. Published online 2014 Nov 28. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v6.i11.881 PMCID: PMC4241495 PMID: 25431643 Adel Maataoui Abstract AIM: To investigate the correlation of facet joint osteoarthritis (FJOA) at lumbar levels L4/L5 and L5/S1 and the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI). METHODS: The study involved lumbar MRIs of 591 patients with a […]
Physical Therapy, Volume 94, Issue 11, 1 November 2014, Pages 1543–1554, https://doi.org/10.2522/ptj.20140014 Published: 01 November 2014 Background Current treatments for low back pain have small effects. A research priority is to identify patient characteristics associated with larger effects for specific interventions. Objective The aim of this study was to identify simple clinical characteristics of patients […]
Phys Ther. 2014 Nov 20. [Epub ahead of print] Effect of Taping on Spinal Pain and Disability: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials. Vanti C1, Bertozzi L2, Gardenghi I3, Turoni F4, Guccione AA5, Pillastrini P6. Author information Abstract BACKGROUND: Taping is a widely used therapeutic tool for the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders, nevertheless its effectiveness is still uncertain. PURPOSE: The […]
J Rehabil Med. 2014 Mar;46(3):233-40. doi: 10.2340/16501977-1255. Svensson GL, Wendt GK, Thomeé R. Abstract OBJECTIVE: To evaluate a structured physiotherapy treatment model in patients who qualify for lumbar disc surgery. DESIGN: A prospective cohort study. PATIENTS: Forty-one patients with lumbar disc herniation, diagnosed by clinical assessments and magnetic resonance imaging. METHODS: Patients followed a structured […]
Costs and Cost-effectiveness of Epidural Steroids for Acute Lumbosacral Radicular Syndrome in General Practice: An Economic Evaluation Alongside a Pragmatic Randomized Control Trial Spijker-Huiges, Antje MD; Vermeulen, Karin PhD; Winters, Jan C. PhD; van Wijhe, Marten PhD; van der Meer, Klaas PhD Spine 15 November 2014 Vol. 39 – Issue 24: p 2007–2012 Abstract Study […]
European Spine Journal March 2015, Volume 24, Issue 3, pp 458-466 Date: 13 Nov 2014 Paul S. Nolet Abstract Purpose The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of low back pain (LBP) on future health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Current evidence suggests that individuals with LBP have poorer HRQoL than those without […]
J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2014 Nov 11. [Epub ahead of print] Chiropractic and rehabilitation management of a patient with extraforaminal entrapment of L4 nerve with balance problem. Alagha B. Abstract BACKGROUND: Disc herniation is one of the most common causes of low back pain with radicular pain. Among various types of disc herniation, the extraforaminal […]
Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics ACCRAC 2014 AWARD WINNING PAPER| VOLUME 37, ISSUE 9, P614-627, NOVEMBER 2014 Charles W. Gay, DC Abstract Objective The purposes of this study were to use functional magnetic resonance imaging to investigate the immediate changes in functional connectivity (FC) between brain regions that process and modulate the pain experience […]
Aviat Space Environ Med. 2014 Nov;85(11):1136-8. doi: 10.3357/ASEM.3886.2014. Metastatic testicular cancer presenting as lower back pain in a pilot. Bermudez DJ, Groh J. Abstract BACKGROUND: Lower back pain is ubiquitous in the helicopter community and testicular cancer is the most common solid organ tumor that affects approximately 1% of men ages 15 to 35. However, […]