Journal of Physiotherapy Available online 14 June 2019 Tatianeda Silva Abstract Questions How commonly and how quickly does low back pain reoccur in a cohort of people who have recently recovered from an episode of low back pain? What are the prognostic factors for a recurrence of low back pain? Design Prospective inception cohort study […]
The Spine Journal Available online 12 June 2019 Jung HwanLee MD, PhD. Abstract Background Context Lumbosacral disc herniation (LDH) is one of the most frequent musculoskeletal diseases causative of sick leave in the workplace and morbidity in daily activities. Non-surgical managements are considered as first line treatment before surgical treatment. Purpose This clinical practice guideline […]
Published: Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2019 Volume:49 Issue:6 Pages:389–401 DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2019.8716 Synopsis Pain is complex. It is no longer acceptable to consider pain solely as a peripheral phenomenon involving activation of nociceptive neurons. The contemporary understanding of pain involves consideration of different underlying pain mechanisms and an increasing awareness of plasticity in […]
Oxid Med Cell Longev. 2019; 2019: 6835341. Published online 2019 Jun 2. doi: 10.1155/2019/6835341 PMCID: PMC6589343 PMID: 31281588 Katarzyna Patrycja Dzik Abstract Recent studies show that vitamin D deficiency may be responsible for muscle atrophy. The purpose of this study was to investigate markers of muscle atrophy, signalling proteins, and mitochondrial capacity in patients with […]
Semin Neurol. 2019;39(1):41-52. John W. Martel, MD, PhD, FACEP; Samuel B. Potter, MD Abstract Neck and back pain are common reasons for seeking evaluation and treatment in the emergency department. Within both systems there exist several time-sensitive diagnoses that the emergency provider should be familiar with in order to prevent significant morbidity and mortality. In […]
Craig Schulz Chiropractic & Manual Therapies 2019 27:21 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12998-019-0243-1© The Author(s). 2019 Received: 2 November 2018 Accepted: 5 March 2019 Published: 15 May 2019 Background Low back pain (LBP) is a common disabling condition in older adults which often limits physical function and diminishes quality of life. Two clinical trials in older adults have shown […]
Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2019 May;100(5):828-836. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2018.11.004. Epub 2018 Dec 3. Kiran Satpute PMID: 30521781 DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2018.11.004 Abstract Objectives: To evaluate the effect of spinal mobilization with leg movement (SMWLM) on low back and leg pain intensity, disability, pain centralization, and patient satisfaction in participants with lumbar radiculopathy. Design: A double-blind randomized controlled trial. […]
Eklund, A. , De Carvalho, D. , Pagé, I. , Wong, A. , Johansson, , Pohlman, K. , Hartvigsen, J. and Swain, M. (2019), Expectations influence treatment outcomes in patients with low back pain. A secondary analysis of data from a randomized clinical trial. Eur J Pain. Accepted Author Manuscript. doi:10.1002/ejp.1407 Abstract Background Low back […]
The Spine Journal Volume 19, Issue 5, May 2019, Pages 846-852 Sang-Min Park MD Abstract BACKGROUND CONTEXT Physical activity, such as muscle strengthening and aerobic exercise, has been found to be effective for low back pain (LBP). However, the association between weekly walking duration and LBP in the general population remains poorly understood. OBJECT This study aimed (1) to […]
Arthritis Research & Therapy — Ito H, et al. | April 18, 2019 Researchers examined how knee and low back pain/disabilities are correlated in this longitudinal cohort study. They also developed a predictive score that may assist in the identification of people who are likely to develop new knee pain within 5 years. At the first […]
Articles by Dr. Brian Abelson DC who teaches Motion Specific Technique Sciatica – A Real Pain in the Butt – Part 1 Sciatica – A Real Pain in the Butt! – Part 2 Sciatica Solutions for a Real Pain in the Butt! – Part 3 Sciatica – Small Steps, Big Changes to a Pain in the […]
Hegmann, Kurt T., MD Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine: April 2019 – Volume 61 – Issue 4 – p e155–e168 doi: 10.1097/JOM.0000000000001551 ACOEM PRACTICE GUIDELINE Objective: The aim of this study was to summarize evidence-based diagnostic guidelines for low back disorders. Methods: A comprehensive literature review was conducted. A total of 101 articles of high or […]
Jjournal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies April 2019 Volume 23, Issue 2, Pages 241–246 F. Gedin Abstract Background Chiropractic care is a common but not often investigated treatment option for back pain in Sweden. The aim of this study was to explore patient-reported outcomes (PRO) for patients with back pain seeking chiropractic care in Sweden. Methods Prospective […]
Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2019 Mar 7;2019:6173412. doi: 10.1155/2019/6173412. eCollection 2019. Lai HC Abstract Pain can trigger central amplification called central sensitization, which ultimately results in hyperalgesia and/or allodynia. Many reports have showed acupuncture has an analgesic effect. We searched the related article on PubMed database and Cochrane database to discover central sensitization pathway […]
The Journal of Pain K. Isenburg, M. Loggia April 2019 Volume 20, Issue 4, Supplement, Page S42 Abstract Chronic low back pain (cLBP) has been associated with maladaptive brain plasticity, and non-pharmacological therapies such as Spinal Manipulative Therapy (SMT) have shown promise in reducing pain and modifying intrinsic brain physiology. However, more translational research is […]
Hum Mov Sci. 2019 Mar 22;66:31-37. doi: 10.1016/j.humov.2019.03.012. [Epub ahead of print] Gallagher KM. Abstract Standing is commonly recommended to reduce sedentary behavior in the workplace; however, constrained prolonged standing has also been linked to musculoskeletal symptoms, such as low back pain (LBP). Light physical activity breaks, such as walking, may change lumbar spine posture […]
SPINE. Publish Ahead of Print():, MAR 2019 DOI: 10.1097/BRS.0000000000003051 , PMID: 30985571 Issn Print: Model.IssnPrint Publication Date: 2019/03/01 Peter Udby Abstract Study Design. A comparative cohort study with 13-year follow-up. Objective. To assess whether Modic Changes (MCs) are associated with long-term physical disability, back pain and sick leave. Summary of Background Data. Previous studies have […]
~ Study investigates role of psychiatric disorders in sleep-pain relationship by Judy George, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today March 12, 2019 DENVER — The presence of a psychiatric disorder did not appear to influence relationships between pain and sleep, researchers reported here. Sleep and pain were significantly correlated and their association was similar regardless of whether […]
Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy Bryan M. Bond Published online: 05 Mar 2019 ABSTRACT Objectives: The long-term goal of our study is to improve the understanding of the biological mechanisms associated with spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) in low back pain. Methods: This project involved a pilot randomized, blinded clinical trial (ClinicalTrials.gov registration number NCT03078114) […]
Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice Volume 34, February 2019, Pages 51-63 Kosaku Aoyagi Highlights • Fourteen studies in spinal mobilization alone for low back pain were assessed. • The quality of the studies was moderate to high. • The outcomes of pain, function and range of motion have higher level of evidence. • Future studies may […]