ASIPP Releases Guidelines for Use of Biologics in Management of Low Back Pain
A task force of regenerative medicine experts has formulated new guidelines for the safe and effective use of biologics in the management of low back pain.
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MRS May Accurately Identify Painful Disks in Chronic Low Back Pain
Magnetic resonance spectroscopy may accurately identify painful lumbar disks in patients with chronic low back pain.
Slump Stretching May Be Beneficial in Low Back Pain
Slump stretching may be beneficial to individuals with low back pain — based on very low to moderate quality evidence — according to a meta-analysis published in Pain Medicine. Slump stretching is achieved when sitting in a slouched position (ie, with thoracic and lumbar flexion and a posterior pelvic tilt) and actively flexing one’s cervical spine as far…
One in 5 Back Pain Patients Experience Persistent Pain
Significant differences seen in patterns of medication, health care use across back pain trajectories.
Greater Walking Frequency, Duration May Reduce Risk for Low Back Pain
Regular and prolonged walking was found to be associated with a reduced the risk for low back pain in Koreans age >50.
Early PT Linked to Less Opioid Use in Musculoskeletal Pain
For opioid-naive patients, early physical therapy tied to less opioid use in shoulder, neck, knee, back pain.
Parental Chronic Spinal Pain May Affect Prognosis in Adult Offspring
Individuals with chronic spinal pain, particularly those who are overweight or obese, may be less likely to recover from this condition if both their parents also have chronic spinal pain.
Gabapentin Superior to Pregabalin for Chronic Sciatica
For patients with chronic sciatica, gabapentin is superior to pregabalin, with fewer and less severe adverse events.
Graded In Vivo Exposure Elements May Benefit Chronic Lower Back Pain Management
Integrating graded in vivo exposure into the management of chronic lower back pain may result in improved treatment efficacy and reduced pain-related fear.
Spinal Manipulation Plus Exercise Effective for Teen Low Back Pain
Spinal manipulative therapy plus exercise more effective than exercise alone over 1-year period.
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