Acupuncture for chronic nonspecific low back pain
Abstract Background Chronic nonspecific low back pain (LBP) is very common; it is defined as pain without a recognizable etiology that lasts for more than three months. Some clinical practice guidelines suggest that acupuncture can offer an effective alternative therapy. This review is a split from an earlier Cochrane review and it focuses on chronic […]
Acupuncture for chronic nonspecific low back pain
Abstract Background Chronic nonspecific low back pain (LBP) is very common; it is defined as pain without a recognizable etiology that lasts for more than three months. Some clinical practice guidelines suggest that acupuncture can offer an effective alternative therapy. This review is a split from an earlier Cochrane review and it focuses on chronic […]
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for chronic neck pain
Abstract Background Chronic neck pain is a highly prevalent condition, affecting 10% to 24% of the general population. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is the noninvasive, transcutaneous use of electrical stimulation to produce analgesia. It is a simple, low‐cost and safe intervention used in clinical practice as an adjunct treatment for painful musculoskeletal conditions that […]
Back Schools for chronic non-specific low back pain
Abstract Background Many people with low back pain (LBP) become frequent users of healthcare services in their attempt to find treatments that minimise the severity of their symptoms. Back School consists of a therapeutic programme given to groups of people that includes both education and exercise. However, the content of Back School has changed over […]
Multidisciplinary biopsychosocial rehabilitation for subacute low back pain
Abstract Background Low back pain (LBP) is associated with enormous personal and societal burdens, especially when it reaches the chronic stage of the disorder (pain for a duration of more than three months). Indeed, individuals who reach the chronic stage tend to show a more persistent course, and they account for the majority of social […]
Yoga treYoga treatment for chronic non-specific low back painatment for chronic non-specific low back pain
Abstract Background Non-specific low back pain is a common, potentially disabling condition usually treated with self-care and non-prescription medication. For chronic low back pain, current guidelines state that exercise therapy may be beneficial. Yoga is a mind-body exercise sometimes used for non-specific low back pain. Objectives To assess the effects of yoga for treating chronic […]
Back schools for acute and subacute non-specific low-back pain
Abstract Background Since the introduction of the Swedish back school in 1969, back schools have frequently been used for treating people with low-back pain (LBP). However, the content of back schools has changed and appears to vary widely today. In this review we defined back school as a therapeutic programme given to groups of people, […]
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for chronic low back pain
Abstract Background Chronic back pain is an important health problem. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are widely used to treat people with low back pain, especially people with acute back pain. Short term NSAID use is also recommended for pain relief in people with chronic back pain. Two types of NSAIDs are available and used to […]
Motor control exercise for acute non-specific low back pain
Abstract Background Motor control exercise (MCE) is used by healthcare professionals worldwide as a common treatment for low back pain (LBP). However, the effectiveness of this intervention for acute LBP remains unclear. Objectives To evaluate the effectiveness of MCE for patients with acute non-specific LBP. Search methods We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, the Cochrane Central Register […]
Motor control exercise for chronic non-specific low-back pain
Abstract Background Non-specific low back pain (LBP) is a common condition. It is reported to be a major health and socioeconomic problem associated with work absenteeism, disability and high costs for patients and society. Exercise is a modestly effective treatment for chronic LBP. However, current evidence suggests that no single form of exercise is superior […]