Low back pain
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Herbs effective in low back pain
NICE guidelines for low back pain
American Pain Society guideline for low back pain
Prognosis of acute and persistent low back pain
Alexander technique reduces low back pain disability
TENS ineffective in chronic low back pain
Short-term low back pain relief with placebo
Uncertain benefit of electroacupuncture for chronic low back pain
Walking program effective for chronic low back pain
No effect of self-selected tx on acute low back pain
Gabapentin and pregabalin not effective for low back pain with or without radiculopathy
Imaging for low-back pain: rarely indicated, often harmful
Naproxen alone may be best for acute low back pain
Massage improves function in patients with chronic low back pain
Mindfulness-based stress reduction ineffective for low back pain
Opioid analgesia hard to tolerate and not effective for chronic low back pain
Limited evidence: manipulation ineffective for acute low back pain (Cochrane)
Nondrug therapy preferred for low back pain: American College of Physicians
Diazepam adds little to NSAID treatment for acute low back pain
Placebo plus message of benefit decreases chronic low back pain
Evidence of benefit is lacking for low back pain relief with muscle relaxants
PICKUP model modestly accurate in predicting chronic pain after acute low back pain
Opioids = placebo in adults with acute nonspecific low back or neck pain (OPAL)
Steroid disc injection of little benefit in treating chronic low back pain
Mindfulness-based stress reduction training effective for chronic low back pain
Early physical therapy for adults with acute low back pain is minimally effective
Spinal manipulation is as effective as other nonsurgical therapies for chronic low back pain
Real acupuncture slightly more effective than sham for chronic low back pain
Cochrane Review of herbs for low back pain: limited data; capsicum probably effective
Routine MRI reports for low back pain may decrease function and worsen pain because of Catastrophizing language
Gabapentinoids for chronic low back pain: limited evidence, more harm than benefit
Ibuprofen, ketorolac, and diclofenac are equivalent for the treatment of acute nonradicular low back pain
Few red flags assoc with low back pain actually predict fracture or malignancy
Early imaging for low back pain in elderly raises costs without improving quality
Epidural steroid injections provide minimal, if any, benefit in low back pain with sciatica
Practice guideline: Do not use injections or radiofrequency to treat chronic neck or low back pain
SR: Exercise is the only intervention to provide long-term improvement in patients with chronic low back pain
No short-term extra benefit when muscle relaxants are added to ibuprofen for acute low back pain
Water-based exercise therapy is better than standard physical therapy for adults with chronic low back pain
Early PT for acute low back pain is cost-effective, but gain in quality of life is likely too small to notice
Limited data show CAM + standard medical therapy = standard medical therapy for acute nonradicular low back pain
Cognitive therapy, behavioral activation, and mindfulness meditation delivered via telehealth are all beneficial for chronic low back pain


