BACK PAIN

This study looked at using Osteocel Plus, a bone graft material, in a type of spine surgery called XLIF for people with degenerative disc disease and back pain. 104 adults aged 18-80 who needed fusion of one or two lower spine segments were enrolled. The main goal was to see how …

This study looked at over 3,000 adults with back or neck pain lasting less than 3 months. It compared usual doctor care to two other care models: one that coordinates and enhances decision-making, and another using individualized posture therapy. The goal was to see which approac…

This study tested a single-session workshop teaching acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to adults having back surgery. The goal was to see if it could prevent chronic pain and reduce long-term opioid use. 45 people took part, and researchers measured how helpful and acceptab…

This study tested two programs for people with long-term (chronic) low back pain that has no clear cause. One program combined exercise, behavior change, education, and mindfulness; the other added functional resistance training. Researchers measured pain, disability, strength, a…

This study tested whether combining laser therapy with mechanical treatments can help reduce back pain. Fifty adults with low back pain received the combined therapy. Researchers measured pain intensity, pressure sensitivity, and trunk strength to see if the treatment worked.

This study tested whether a technique called iliopsoas positional release works better than standard exercises for people with sub-acute back pain (lasting over 1.5 months). 100 adults aged 18 to 40 took part. Researchers measured pain, movement, and daily function to see which a…

This study tested two posture retraining programs (Mezieres Method and Isostretching) in 30 elite gymnasts with low back pain. The goal was to see if these exercises could reduce pain and improve movement. Participants were active competitors training at least 7 hours per week. T…

This study looked at different treatments for vestibulodynia, a long-term vulvar pain condition that affects about 1 in 6 women. Researchers compared a numbing cream, an oral medication, and a combination of both to see which worked best. 209 women took part, and the goal was to …

This study tested a small electrical stimulation device placed near the nerves in the lower back to relieve pain. 230 adults with chronic low back pain received either standard care or the stimulation device for up to 60 days. The goal was to see if the device safely reduces pain…

This study tested a wearable passive back support suit to see if it could reduce back pain in caregivers who lift and move patients. Thirty male caregivers at Samsung Medical Center wore the suit during their work. The main goal was to measure changes in back pain disability usin…

This study looked at ways to help people with long-term back or neck pain who also feel anxious or depressed. Researchers asked 30 patients to try a mental health app called Wysa or a printed guide, and gave feedback through interviews and surveys. The goal was to see if these to…

This study tested whether a gel containing piroxicam plus warming/cooling ingredients works as well as two standard anti-inflammatory gels for muscle, bone, and joint pain. 180 adults aged 18-60 with conditions like ankle sprain or back pain used one of three gels for about 6 day…

This study tested whether group mindfulness classes, based on Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, can improve daily function and reduce pain in adults with chronic low back pain. Over 450 participants took part, and researchers measured pain and activity levels for up to a year. …

This study tested a standardized care program for 70 adults who had back surgery in Erbil, Iraq. The program aimed to reduce pain and disability and improve patient knowledge. Researchers measured pain and function before the program and again 8 weeks after surgery. The goal was …

This study tested whether using ultrasound to guide pharmacopuncture (injecting medicine into specific points) is safe and helpful for people with neck or back pain. Fifty adults with spinal disorders received the treatment as outpatients. Researchers tracked side effects, pain l…

This study looked at whether testosterone replacement can improve pain, physical function, and quality of life in women aged 60 and older with chronic back pain and low testosterone who are using opioids. 36 women received either testosterone or a placebo. The goal was to see if …

This study tested a physiotherapist-led workshop in primary schools to teach children aged 9-11 about good posture, physical activity, and safe backpack use. Over three months, researchers tracked changes in back pain and daily habits. The goal was to see if this simple classroom…

This study involved 200 Albanian adults with back pain to test and validate several pain and disability questionnaires translated into Albanian. The goal was to ensure these tools accurately measure pain, physical disability, and daily living independence for Albanian-speaking pa…

This study looked at 78 teens with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis to see if the size of their spinal curve (Cobb angle) is linked to how much pain they feel and how they see their body. Participants were grouped by curve severity (mild, moderate, moderate-to-severe). Researchers…

This study looked at 128 adults with back pain from a slipped disc in the lower spine. Researchers measured levels of inflammation-related proteins in the blood before, two weeks after, and three months after starting either physical therapy or a steroid injection. The goal was t…

This completed pilot study looked at whether a program called STEPPT can help reduce differences in physical therapy referrals and attendance between Hispanic and Non-Hispanic White patients with back or neck pain. About 144 adults from a community health clinic took part. Resear…

This study explored how age relates to low back pain, leg muscle strength, and balance in 110 adults aged 18 to 65. Researchers measured pain levels, muscle strength using a special machine, and balance with a platform device. The goal was to understand these connections better, …

This study looked at how sitting in a regular chair versus an ergonomic chair changes the curve of your lower back and pelvis. Researchers measured 20 people, some with chronic back pain and some without, to see if chair type makes a difference. The goal was to understand how sit…