Articles: low-back-pain.
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J Manipulative Physiol Ther · May 2007
Review Meta Analysis Comparative StudyUnloaded movement facilitation exercise compared to no exercise or alternative therapy on outcomes for people with nonspecific chronic low back pain: a systematic review.
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of unloaded movement facilitation exercises on outcomes for people with nonspecific chronic low back pain (NSCLBP). ⋯ For NSCLBP, there is strong evidence that unloaded movement facilitation exercise, compared to no exercise, improves pain and function. Compared to other types of exercise, including effort-intensive strengthening and time-intensive stabilization exercise, the effects are comparable. This challenges the role of strengthening for NSCLBP.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
A comparison of two short education programs for improving low back pain-related disability in the elderly: a cluster randomized controlled trial.
Cluster randomized clinical trial. ⋯ In institutionalized elderly, the handing out of the Back Book supported by a 20-minute group talk improves disability 6 months later, and is even more effective in those subjects with LBP.
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Surgical intervention for neck pain and low back pain may be of benefit to some patients. It should be considered, however, only in cases where medical management has failed and there is a clearly identifiable anatomic lesion that likely is the pain generator. Indications, preoperative evaluation, and common surgical procedures are reviewed.
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Multicenter Study Clinical Trial
Efficacy and safety evaluation of once-daily OROS hydromorphone in patients with chronic low back pain: a pilot open-label study (DO-127).
To evaluate the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of once-daily osmotic controlled-release oral delivery system (OROS) hydromorphone in patients with chronic low back pain of moderate-to-severe intensity. ⋯ OROS hydromorphone may be an effective treatment for chronic low back pain of moderate-to-severe intensity. Adverse events were typical of those associated with opioid therapy.