BACK PAIN

This study tested a special bone graft material containing stem cells, called Osteocel Plus, during a specific type of spinal fusion surgery (XLIF). The goal was to see if this material could help the spine bones fuse together solidly and potentially faster than other standard gr…

This study tested different treatments for vestibulodynia, a common chronic pain condition affecting the vulva. Researchers compared a numbing cream, an antidepressant pill, a combination of both, and a placebo to see which best reduced pain and improved quality of life. They als…

This study tested a classroom workshop led by physical therapists to teach children healthy habits for their backs. Over 300 kids aged 9-11 learned about better posture, safe backpack use, physical activity, and screen time. The goal was to see if this education could prevent or …

This study tested whether a gel containing piroxicam plus warming/cooling ingredients works as well as two standard anti-inflammatory gels for short-term muscle and joint pain. 180 adults with conditions like ankle sprains, back pain, or knee arthritis used one of the three gels …

This study tested whether a special wearable support suit could help reduce and prevent back pain in hospital staff who lift and move patients. It involved 30 male patient transporters at a single hospital who wore the suit during their work. The main goal was to see if using the…

This study tested whether a comprehensive program could help people with long-term, unexplained low back pain. Seventy adults participated in a supervised program combining exercise, education, mindfulness, and behavior change techniques. Researchers measured changes in pain, phy…

This study tested whether an 8-week group mindfulness program could help people with long-term low back pain. 451 participants were randomly assigned to either receive their usual doctor's care or their usual care plus the mindfulness classes. Researchers measured changes in pain…

This pilot study tested a specific injection technique for treating neck and back pain. Researchers followed 50 patients to see if using ultrasound to guide the injections was safe and helped reduce pain and disability. The study measured pain levels, daily function, and quality …

This large study tested three different ways to manage recent back or neck pain. Over 3,000 adults with pain lasting less than three months were randomly assigned to receive either usual doctor care, a coordinated care model, or a posture-focused therapy. Researchers measured whi…

This study tested two different posture training methods to see if they could reduce back pain in elite gymnasts. Thirty gymnasts with back pain were randomly assigned to try either the Mezieres Method or Isostretching exercises. The goal was to see which approach, if either, hel…

This study tested whether a specific muscle release technique works better than standard physical therapy exercises for people with sub-acute back pain. It involved 100 adults in Pakistan who had back pain for over six weeks. Researchers compared pain levels, flexibility, and dai…

This study tested whether combining laser light therapy with mechanical pressure could help reduce back pain. Fifty adults with low back pain received this combined treatment. Researchers measured changes in pain levels, strength, flexibility, and quality of life to see if the th…

This study aimed to translate and test the reliability of several standard questionnaires used to assess back pain, physical disability, and independence in daily life for Albanian speakers. Researchers worked with 200 Albanian patients experiencing back pain or orthopedic proble…

This study aimed to figure out the best way to offer mental health help to people seeing an orthopedic doctor for long-term back or neck pain. Researchers asked 30 patients and their doctors about their needs and then had patients try a mental health app and a printed resource gu…

This study aimed to understand how chronic low back pain relates to leg muscle strength and balance, and if these factors differ with age. Researchers measured the pain levels, leg strength, and balance of 110 adults with and without back pain. The goal was to gather knowledge to…

This study aimed to understand if the size of the spinal curve (Cobb angle) in teens with scoliosis is linked to how much pain they feel or how they view their body. Researchers observed 78 adolescents with scoliosis, grouping them by mild, moderate, or more severe curves. They u…

This small, completed study aimed to understand how different chairs affect the alignment of the lower back and pelvis. Researchers compared a standard straight chair to an 'ergonomic' chair in 20 people, some with chronic back pain and some without. The goal was to gather basic …