Frailty is a condition characterized by weakness, slowness, physical inactivity, self-reported exhaustion, and unintentional weight loss. A study that included 602 seniors with low back pain found that those classified as frail (19.5%) or at risk for … [Read more...]

An analysis of data concerning nearly 2,000 blue-collar workers from different regions of the United States revealed that 25% experienced low back pain lasting longer than seven days during the previous year and 10% missed work due to the condition. … [Read more...]

In a study that involved 29 patients with chronic low back pain, researchers observed that participants treated with six sessions of spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) not only experienced improvements related to low back pain and disability but also … [Read more...]

A review of health data concerning 15,000 South Korean adults revealed that women over the age of 50 with a weaker grip (which may indicate lower fitness levels) were more likely to report chronic low back pain than those with a stronger grip. The … [Read more...]

If you suffer from non-specific low back pain (NSLBP), the results of a new study support continued chiropractic care following your initial course of treatment. In the study, which included 328 NSLBP patients who responded well to chiropractic … [Read more...]

In a recent study, researchers randomly assigned 68 patients suffering from non-specific chronic low back pain to receive either five manipulative therapy treatments or five sham treatments over a one-month period. Following the conclusion of care, … [Read more...]

The majority of people will experience an episode of low back pain at some point in their life. The American Academy of Family Physicians recommends seeking treatment if you have the following symptoms: pain that radiates down your leg below your … [Read more...]

Based on surveys completed by 213 men and women over the age of 50, researchers found that smokers are 2.59 times more likely to suffer from chronic low back pain (CLBP) than nonsmokers. Asian Spine Journal, December 2017 … [Read more...]

For patients with chronic low back pain, a daily walk may be just what the doctor ordered. A review of findings from nine published studies indicates that daily walks can help reduce both pain and disability in patients with chronic back pain. Since … [Read more...]

Using data from the Stockholm Public Health Cohort surveys from 2006 and 2010, researchers have determined that a physically active job, high job strain, and sleep disturbances increase the risk for developing troublesome low back pain. The findings … [Read more...]

In this study, participants with acute or chronic low back pain received a series of six high-velocity, low-amplitude manipulative thrusts on alternate days for two weeks. At the end of the study, the participants not only reported a decrease in pain … [Read more...]

Myofascial release (MFR) is a hands-on technique that involves applying gentle sustained pressure to myofascial connective tissue restrictions to eliminate pain and restore motion. A study recently investigated the effects of MFR on pain and … [Read more...]

New treatment guidelines from the American College of Physicians (ACP) recommend that people with a new episode of low back pain should try drug-free therapies before considering medication. In general, the guidelines recommended that those with back … [Read more...]