Although it’s widely used for chronic pain, there’s controversy as to its value.
Now, researchers at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, in New York City, reviewed the evidence in 4 chronic pain conditions. Continue reading Acupuncture: Effective to treat chronic pain
Researchers at the Universidade Estadual de Londrina-UEM, in Brazil, evaluated the effectiveness of the Pilates method on the pain and function in adults with non-specific chronic low back pain. Continue reading Review: Pilates for chronic low back pain
Here are the findings of a Cochrane review. Continue reading Spinal manipulation for chronic low back pain
Small studies suggest that yoga might have benefits.
Researchers at Group Health Research Institute, in Seattle, Washington, studied whether yoga is more effective than conventional stretching exercises or a self-care book for primary care patients with chronic low back pain. Continue reading Yoga vs stretching for low back pain
Researchers at the University of Witten/Herdecke, in Germany, performed a meta-analysis on the effectiveness of yoga on pain and associated disability. Continue reading Review: Yoga to treat pain
It has been suggested that yoga has a positive effect on low back pain and function.
Now, Prof. Ernst and colleagues have reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Yoga to help ease low back pain
Researchers in Germany searched the records from almost 10,000 patients for predictors of a positive response. Continue reading Predictors of a positive response to acupuncture for chronic pain
Researchers at the University of Sydney, in New South Wales, Australia, determined the effect of tai chi exercise on persistent low back pain. Continue reading Improvement in back pain with tai chi
Chronic low back pain is a common problem lacking effective treatment options.
Researchers in Oregon and Washington compared yoga and conventional stretching exercises for patients with chronic low back pain. Continue reading Yoga vs stretching for low back pain
Researchers at Peninsula Medical School, in Exeter, UK reviewed all studies of Pilates vs placebo to treat low back pain. Continue reading Another review of Pilates for low back pain
Prof. Ernst and a colleague reviewed previous Cochrane reviews. Continue reading Review: Acupuncture to treat pain
Myofascial trigger points may cause joint pain, headaches, and other kinds of pain so severe that it doesn’t respond well to painkillers.
Researchers at CEU-San Pablo University, in Madrid, Spain, assessed the response to burst application of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS). Continue reading TENS to treat latent myofascial trigger points
The trapezius muscle contains trigger points (hyperirritable spots). Referred pain from these trigger points frequently cause patients to seek treatment.
Researchers at Anglo-European College of Chiropractic, in Bournemouth, UK, studied the immediate effect of electric point stimulation (TENS). Continue reading TENS to treat trapezius muscle trigger points
Researchers at the University of North Carolina, in Chapel Hill, reviewed active and passive treatment programs.
Here’s what we know. Continue reading Review: CAM for low back pain
Researchers in the US compared 2 types of massage and usual care. Continue reading Comparing 2 massage techniques to treat chronic back pain
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Prof. Ernst has reviewed all the studies. Continue reading A systematic review of reflexology
Researchers at the Anglo-European College of Chiropractic, in Bournemouth, UK investigated the immediate effect of electric point stimulation (TENS) in patients with latent upper trapezius trigger points compared to placebo.
Trigger points are discrete, localized, hyperirritable spots located in a taut band of skeletal muscle, which can produce referred pain and tenderness. Continue reading TENS to treat upper trapeszius trigger points
Researchers at the Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety, in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, compared the occurrence of repeated disability in patients treated by different healthcare providers. Continue reading Chiropractic and recurrence of work-related low back pain
This time, researchers at the Peninsula Medical School, in Exeter, UK, reviewed the evidence. Continue reading Another review of Pilates for low back pain
It’s one of the most common and costly musculoskeletal problems.
The authors evaluated the effects of combined chiropractic interventions on pain, disability, back-related function, overall improvement, and patient satisfaction in adults with low back pain. Continue reading Cochrane Library reviews real world chiropractic for early low back pain