High-frequency spinal cord stimulation 'more effective for chronic pain'
A new form of spinal cord stimulation has been shown to be more effective at…
Prolonged standing at work can cause health problems too
Following recent studies highlighting the health risks of prolonged sitting at work, a new study…
Osteopathic manipulative therapy significantly improves low back pain in postpartum women
German researchers found osteopathic manipulative therapy (OMTh) decreased postpartum low back pain by over 70…
Talking therapy shows promise for people with chronic low back pain
New research from Royal Holloway, University of London has found that a new form of…
As death rates drop, nonfatal diseases and injuries take a bigger toll on health globally
In every country, back pain and depression are among the leading causes of years lived…
Clinical trial using dorsaVi sensors demonstrates significant reduction in back pain
New data from a cluster randomised controlled trial has demonstrated that back pain patients monitored…
Oral steroids for acute sciatica produce limited improvement in function and pain
Among patients with acute sciatica caused by a herniated lumbar disk (a condition also known…
'Top 100' papers in lumbar spine surgery reflect trends in low back pain treatment
What are the most influential studies on surgery of the lower (lumbar) spine? The "top…
Study: Doctors' gender a factor in low back pain treatment choices
Male doctors treat low back pain differently than female doctors do - and neither gender…
Study: Early physical therapy for low back pain reduces costs, resources
A study in the scientific journal BMC Health Services Research shows that early and guideline…