LOW BACK PAIN

This study aimed to see if brain and spinal cord inflammation is linked to chronic low back pain. Researchers used advanced brain scans on 60 patients to measure this inflammation. They also tested whether a two-week course of the drug minocycline could reduce both the inflammati…

This study tested whether adding two specific therapies to standard care could better help people with long-term low back pain. Researchers worked with 44 adults to compare standard treatment alone to standard treatment plus manual diaphragm release therapy and special abdominal …

This study compared two physical therapy techniques—Mulligan and Maitland mobilization—to see which works better for chronic low back pain. Researchers worked with 90 adults who had back pain for over three months. They measured how each hands-on treatment affected pain levels, d…

This study tested a specific exercise program designed to correct posture and muscle imbalances in young adults. Researchers compared this new exercise approach to see if it could improve body alignment and core muscle function better than other methods. The goal was to see if be…

This study tested whether mindfulness training helps people with chronic low back pain reduce their opioid pain medication. 121 adults who were planning to taper their opioids were randomly assigned to receive either mindfulness training or general pain education. Researchers mea…

This study tested whether applying a special elastic tape, called Kinesio Tape, to the lower back during labor could help reduce pain. Researchers enrolled 75 women in active labor who were experiencing back pain to see if the tape improved their comfort, confidence during birth,…

This study tested whether a treatment called extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) could help people with long-term low back pain. Researchers compared two groups of 69 adults: one received real shock wave therapy plus standard physical therapy, while the other received fake (…

This study tested whether adding a smartphone app to standard physiotherapy helps people with ongoing low back pain. 60 German-speaking adults with back pain for at least 6 weeks were split into two groups. One group received standard physiotherapy, while the other got the same t…

This study tested whether a special exercise program using mirror images to correct posture is better than traditional exercises for reducing chronic low back pain in teenagers. Sixty adolescents with chronic back pain participated. Researchers compared pain levels, posture, and …

This study tested whether a special infrared therapy patch could safely reduce pain and improve movement for people with recent, mild-to-moderate low back pain. Over 200 participants were randomly assigned to use the patch or receive no patch treatment over 5 days. The main goal …

This study tested whether a gentle, non-invasive stimulation of a nerve in the ear could help reduce the intensity of chronic low back pain. Researchers enrolled 70 adults who had experienced back pain for over six months to try this treatment. The goal was to see if this approac…

This study tested two common physical therapy methods—therapeutic ultrasound and phonophoresis—to see which is better at reducing pain and improving movement in people with long-term low back pain. Sixty young adults with chronic pain were randomly assigned to receive one of the …

This study tested whether adding vitamin D supplements to standard physical therapy works better than physical therapy alone for reducing chronic low back pain. Researchers in Saudi Arabia enrolled 200 people—100 with back pain and 100 healthy individuals for comparison. They mea…

This study tested whether a six-week program of education and breathing exercises could help reduce pain and improve posture for bank office workers. 62 employees who spend long hours at desks were split into two groups, with one group receiving the training from a physiotherapis…

This study aimed to find the best amount of chiropractic care to help Veterans manage long-term low back pain. Researchers tested whether a higher number of visits over 10 weeks worked better than a lower number, and whether follow-up monthly visits helped maintain benefits. The …

This study tested whether a specific breathing technique called diaphragmatic breathing could help pregnant women who have low back pain. It involved 58 women in their second trimester. Researchers measured if the breathing exercises reduced pain, improved daily function and bala…

This study tested whether adding dry cupping therapy to standard physiotherapy helps people with long-term, non-specific low back pain more than fake cupping plus physiotherapy. 48 participants were randomly assigned to receive either real or sham cupping for 10 sessions, along w…

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 adding acupuncture to standard pain medication (naproxen) works better for reducing recent low back pain in military members and their families. 276 participants with back pain lasting less than 4 weeks were randomly assigned to receive either just medic…

This study tested whether specific hamstring treatments could reduce low back pain in young, elite rowers. It compared three approaches: stretching exercises, strengthening exercises, and a special taping method. The goal was to see which method best eased pain, improved athletic…

This study tested two programs to help people with long-term, non-specific low back pain. It compared a supervised exercise program to a program combining the same exercise with mindfulness training. The goal was to see which approach was better at reducing pain, improving streng…

This study tested whether using a heat wrap (thermal therapy) along with specific exercises provides better and longer-lasting relief for recent low back pain than using heat alone or just getting general advice. Researchers recruited 100 people with recent back pain and randomly…

This study tested whether adding Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) exercises to standard physical therapy helps women with chronic low back pain from disc herniation. DNS uses movement patterns based on how healthy babies develop. Forty-four women completed either standar…

This study tested two non-drug treatments for chronic low back pain: low-level laser therapy and shock wave therapy. It involved 40 adults aged 20-40 to see which method was better at reducing pain and improving daily function. Researchers measured pain levels and physical abilit…

This study tested whether having a physical therapist right in the emergency room helps people with sudden, severe back pain. Researchers compared patients who saw the on-site therapist to those who got standard ER care. The main goals were to see if this approach improved people…

This study tested two different 4-week rehabilitation programs for older adults (ages 60-75) with a specific type of low back condition called spondylolisthesis. All participants did the same set of exercises, but one group also received standard physical therapy treatments, whil…

This study tested whether adding a special elastic tape (kinesio taping) to standard Pilates exercises could provide extra benefits for people with ongoing low back pain. Researchers compared the tape-plus-exercise approach against a fake tape group and a control group in 54 adul…

This study tested whether adding a specific hands-on nerve and tissue stretching technique (neurodynamic mobilization) to standard heat and electrical therapy could better help people with a slipped disc in their lower back. It involved 40 adults with long-term back pain from a c…

This study tested if adding a special mental training exercise to standard online physical therapy could help people with long-term, non-specific low back pain. Thirty-two adults with chronic back pain received supervised online exercises. Half also practiced 'motor imagery'—ment…

This study tested whether a 30-day program of positive activities could help people with chronic low back pain feel and function better. 200 adults scheduled for a standard steroid injection were randomly assigned to either try the 'Positive Piggy Bank' program right away or to w…

This study tested whether a dietary supplement called Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) could help adults with long-term, nerve-related low back pain. 120 participants were randomly assigned to receive one of two different doses of the PEA supplement or a placebo pill for several weeks…

This study tested whether adding a small amount of alcohol to a standard steroid and numbing injection could provide longer-lasting pain relief for chronic low back pain originating from the sacroiliac joint. Fifty-four adults with this specific type of pain for over 12 weeks rec…

This study tested if adding a patient education program to standard physical therapy could better help people with long-term, non-specific low back pain. It involved 40 adults who had experienced back pain for over six months. Researchers compared the effects of standard treatmen…

This small, completed study tested whether a spinal cord stimulator could reduce pain in people with chronic back and leg pain caused by a buildup of fat in the spinal canal. Three participants who were already scheduled to get the implant were followed for 6 weeks to see if thei…

This study tested whether two simple daily sitting positions could help adults with long-term low back pain. For six weeks, participants practiced either deep squats or cross-legged sitting for 20 minutes a day. Researchers measured if these postures reduced pain, improved flexib…

This study tested whether adding dry needling to standard treatment helps people with chronic muscle-based low back pain. Dry needling involves inserting thin needles into tight, painful muscle knots. Researchers compared standard treatment alone to standard treatment plus dry ne…

This study aimed to find out if a specific, low-level setting on an implanted nerve stimulator provides real pain relief, or if the benefit is just a placebo effect. It involved 20 adults with chronic nerve pain who already had the device and were getting good results. Researcher…

This study tested a new 'closed-loop' spinal cord stimulator that automatically adjusts its electrical pulses based on your body's signals. Researchers wanted to see if this smart system could better reduce chronic back, leg, or arm pain while preventing the uncomfortable 'overst…

This study tested a new approach for treating chronic low back pain in the emergency room. It looked at whether having a physical therapist right in the ER could help patients function better in daily life and reduce their need for opioid pain medication. The trial involved 128 a…

This small, completed study explored if gardening could help people with long-term low back pain. Researchers compared 90-minute gardening sessions to 90-minute indoor craft sessions for 16 participants. They used brain scans to see if gardening reduced activity in a brain area l…

This study compared two physical therapy approaches for people with long-term, unexplained low back pain. Forty adults received standard therapy plus either a hands-on release technique or specific stretching exercises. Researchers measured which approach better reduced pain, imp…

This study tested whether regular baths in the Ma'n hot spring could improve quality of life for adults with chronic low back pain. Researchers enrolled 40 adults with low muscle power and general fatigue to compare pain levels and muscle strength. The goal was to see if this nat…

This study tested a soft, wearable robotic device, called an exosuit, to see if wearing it during physical therapy could help people with low back pain. The goal was to see if the suit was safe and easy to use, and if it could help reduce pain and disability by supporting the bac…

This study aimed to find the most effective sequence of non-drug treatments for adults with chronic low back pain. It tested whether starting with physical therapy or cognitive behavioral therapy worked best. For people who didn't improve with their first treatment, it then teste…

This study tested whether a month of spinal traction therapy could reduce pain and improve function for adults with obesity and chronic low back pain. Researchers compared 40 participants with obesity to 20 with normal weight, measuring pain levels, spine mobility, and blood mark…

This study tested whether a time-saving, joint-friendly electrical muscle stimulation suit could work as well as traditional resistance exercise for easing chronic low back pain. It involved 26 adults aged 40-70 with persistent back pain. Researchers compared pain levels and phys…

This study tested whether adding Reformer Pilates exercises to standard manual therapy works better for women with long-term low back pain. Forty women were split into two groups: one received manual therapy once a week, and the other received the same therapy plus Pilates twice …

This study tested whether a special type of breathing exercise could help people with long-term, unexplained low back pain. Researchers worked with 40 adults to see if training the breathing muscles during specific body positions could strengthen the core, reduce pain, and improv…

This study tested whether Pilates done on a special machine (reformer) is better than floor-based (mat) Pilates for women with a herniated disc in the lower back. It involved 40 women and measured their pain, fear of movement, and quality of life before and after the exercise pro…

This study tested whether a treatment called repeated peripheral magnetic stimulation (rPMS) could ease pain and improve movement for people with long-term lower back pain. Forty participants were randomly assigned to receive either the real magnetic treatment or a very low-dose …

This study tested which of two hands-on physical therapy techniques works better for adults with chronic low back pain. Forty participants received either Active Release Technique (ART) or Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) stretching for two weeks. Researchers measu…

This study aimed to find out if doing exercises at work is better than doing them at home for reducing back pain in office workers. Researchers compared the two approaches in 57 office workers with ongoing low back pain. They measured changes in pain levels, daily function, and q…

This study tested two physical therapy approaches for people with non-specific low back pain. It compared a standard set of core-strengthening exercises (McGill method) to the same exercises combined with a hands-on massage technique (3D myofascial release). The goal was to see w…

This study compared two different hands-on physical therapies for men with long-term low back pain. Forty participants received either Active Release Technique (focused pressure with movement) or Strain-Counter-Strain (gentle positioning) over 4 weeks. Researchers measured which …

This study compared three different treatments for adults with long-term low back pain. 84 participants tried either standard physiotherapy, physiotherapy combined with balneotherapy (spa-like treatments), or prolotherapy (injections to strengthen tissues). Researchers measured p…

This study tested two common exercise methods to see which is better for people with ongoing low back pain. Researchers compared using elastic resistance bands to using free weights, like dumbbells, for strengthening a key hip muscle. The goal was to see which method more effecti…

This study explored whether custom-made shoe inserts (orthotics) could help reduce disability and pain in adults with chronic low back pain who also have flat, pronated feet. It involved 100 participants up to age 65. Researchers measured changes in back pain disability and pain …

This study tested whether using a virtual reality headset could help reduce chronic low back pain. 122 adults with persistent, treatment-resistant back pain were randomly assigned to either use the virtual reality system or not. The treatment group received three 17-minute virtua…

This study examined whether different types of back pain education affect military cadets' performance and confidence during fitness tests. Researchers gave 903 new cadets either cautionary warnings about injury risks, reassuring messages about spine resilience, or no special edu…

This study tested whether having prosthetists screen for common hidden health problems during routine visits could improve care for people after a leg amputation. Seventy patients were randomly assigned to receive either standard care or standard care plus extra screenings for is…

This study aimed to understand how chronic low back pain affects movement stability. Researchers compared 70 participants—some with long-term back pain and some healthy volunteers—by measuring their movement patterns during different exercises. The goal was to gather knowledge ab…

This study aimed to understand how an implanted device that stimulates back muscles works to relieve chronic low back pain. Researchers used special brain and muscle scans (PET/CT) on 20 patients who had the device implanted. The goal was to see what physical changes in the brain…

This study aimed to understand which specific daily activities—like lifting or bending—might trigger short-term back pain 'flares' or help with long-term recovery. Researchers followed 416 veterans with low back pain for a year, having them report their pain and activities throug…

This study looked at whether the severity of spinal narrowing seen on an MRI scan matches how much pain and disability patients report on questionnaires. Researchers compared MRI results with several standard pain and disability surveys in 120 people over age 50 with low back pai…

This study followed 7,300 Spanish workers to understand what personal, psychological, work-related, and clinical factors influence whether someone takes sick leave for low back pain and how long that leave lasts. Researchers observed participants for 18 months to identify pattern…

This study aimed to understand why people with chronic low back pain get tired so quickly. Researchers measured oxygen levels in back muscles during exercise in 33 people with and without back pain. The goal was to see if a rehabilitation program could improve how the muscles use…

This study aimed to better understand low back pain by identifying different patterns or 'types' of pain. Researchers enrolled 150 people with back pain to complete questionnaires and some underwent special pain sensitivity tests and brain scans. The goal was to link a person's s…

This study tested a new way to handle common muscle and joint pain in the emergency room. Researchers wanted to see if specially trained physiotherapists could safely assess, diagnose, and discharge patients as well as doctors could. Over 100 patients with non-urgent back, neck, …

This study aimed to create a Turkish version of a questionnaire that measures what people know about low back pain. Researchers translated the questionnaire and tested it on 186 Turkish-speaking adults who had back pain. The goal is to give healthcare workers a reliable tool to u…

This study aimed to understand the connection between balance, disability, fear of falling, and social activity in older women with long-term low back pain. Researchers observed 70 women to see if poor balance could predict greater disability, more fear of falling, and less commu…

This study aimed to create and test a French version of a short questionnaire about back awareness for people with chronic low back pain. Researchers enrolled 150 people, including those with and without back pain, to see if the translated questionnaire is reliable and useful. Th…

This study examined how long-term opioid pain medication use affects pain sensitivity in people with chronic low back pain. Researchers tested 35 patients to see if opioids might actually increase pain sensitivity over time, particularly in people with high stress or negative emo…

This study aimed to translate and test an English questionnaire into Turkish to help measure how low back pain affects athletes. 120 elite athletes with ongoing back pain filled out the new survey and two other standard questionnaires. The goal was to see if the Turkish version w…

This study aimed to understand if how much a person's hips can move is related to how much their upper back bends forward. Researchers measured the hip and back flexibility of 60 adults with long-term, unexplained low back pain. The goal was to gather knowledge about how these bo…

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 …

Somatic Dysfunction of the SIJ is defined as hypo or hyper-mobility of the joint in addition to a malalignment or change of positioning of the sacrum and ilium bones (e.g. Forward sacral torsion, backward sacral torsion, bilateral anterior or posterior sacral nutation, Unilateral…