Articles: back-pain.
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Observational Study
Stagnant Physical Therapy Referral Rates Alongside Rising Opioid Prescription Rates in Patients With Low Back Pain in the United States 1997-2010.
A cross-sectional observational study utilizing the National Ambulatory and National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Surveys between 1997 and 2010. ⋯ 3.
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Baastrup's disease is characterized by degeneration of spinous processes and interspinous soft tissue, which may cause spinal stenosis. Purpose of this article is to report the possible new cause of Baastrup's disease and result of surgical treatments. ⋯ Baastrup's disease at the L4-L5 level may have developed from the instability caused by L5-S1 spondylolytic spondylolisthesis. Viable treatment options include the fusion of L5-S1 or a laminectomy at the L4-L5 level.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
An 8-week thoracic spine stabilization exercise program improves postural back pain, spine alignment, postural sway, and core endurance in university students:a randomized controlled study.
To investigate the effects of an 8-week thoracic stabilization exercise program on back pain, spinal alignment, postural sway, and core endurance in university students. ⋯ The program decreased postural pain, spinal curvatures, and postural sway, and increased core endurance in university students. The program can be effective in postural pain and misalignment of spine problems related to core weakness and balance disorders.
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Observational Study
Minimum clinically important difference and substantial clinical benefit in pain, functional, and quality of life scales in Failed Back Surgery Syndrome patients.
.: Prospective observational 1-year study. ⋯ 3.