Tag: Backache
Comparative Effectiveness of Meds for Acute Low Back Pain Unclear
Low or very low confidence in evidence for reduced pain intensity after treatment with various meds, med combos
Myorelaxants, NSAIDs, NSAID-Acetaminophen Combo Ease Lower Back Pain
No improvement seen in lower back pain with acetaminophen alone or placebo across trials
Noninvasive Interventions Can Reduce Spine Pain Versus Usual Care
Small reductions in pain-related disability at three months for multidisciplinary biopsychosocial intervention, individualized postural therapy
Effect of HF-Spinal Cord Stimulation on Chronic Pain Varies by Sex
Sex-specific differences observed for efficacy of high-frequency, low-frequency spinal cord stimulation for chronic pain
Psychological Interventions + Physical Therapy Ease Chronic Low Back Pain
Pain education, behavioral therapy delivered with physical therapy can help with physical function and pain intensity
Aquatic Exercise Cuts Pain, Disability From Low Back Pain
Improvements show long-term effect up to 12 months following a three-month intervention
Pain Management Skills Class Aids Those With Chronic Low Back Pain
Findings show noninferior outcomes at three months versus cognitive behavioral therapy
Benefit, Safety of Muscle Relaxants for Low Back Pain Uncertain
Findings based on large literature review and meta-analysis
Recommended Therapy for Low Back Pain May Cut Lost Workdays
Adherence to guideline-recommended interventions linked to fewer lost workdays in workers with acute low back pain injuries
Physician Knowledge Linked to Less Opioid Prescribing in 2015 to 2017
During 2015 to 2017, opioids prescribed less often for back pain at visits with physicians in highest versus lowest knowledge quartile
