Lumbar supports are widely used for chronic low back pain, but evidence regarding their efficacy remains limited and inconclusive. A Cochrane review of eight randomized controlled trials involving ...

Skills-based behavioral interventions improve sleep quality in adults with chronic low back pain by decreasing pain catastrophizing and interference.

IntroductionChronic low back pain (LBP) is the leading cause of disability worldwide, and its economic burden is immeasurable. While conservative therapy for "non-specific low back pain" and ...

Older adults with chronic low back pain (CLBP) had less pain and improved physical function using acupuncture compared to standard treatments, a National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded clinical ...

A new randomized controlled trial suggests swimming may help reduce chronic low back pain and improve mobility. Researchers ...

Anyone who suffers from chronic low back pain knows how difficult it can be to manage, and how quickly it can turn the most ordinary activity into a daunting prospect. Nonspecific and difficult to ...

Now, there’s another reason to go for that long walk on the beach. A long time spent walking each day may reduce the risk of back pain, a new study suggests. The key word here is “long.” People who ...

Highmark, an insurer in Pennsylvania, will now cover AppliedVR’s RelieVRx, a device for chronic low back pain, the companies announced Monday. This makes Highmark the first commercial insurer to cover ...

Researchers tracking over 11,000 adults reveal that simply walking longer each day, rather than faster, may help protect against one of the world’s leading causes of disability. Study: Volume and ...

Summary in 1 minuteFor non-specific chronic low back pain, 650 nm invasive laser acupuncture increased the proportion of ...

Carefully planned strength training can help break this cycle in many people with chronic musculoskeletal pain. By improving ...

Ottawa, July 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global chronic lower back pain market size is predicted to increase from USD 2.46 billion in 2023 to approximately USD 6.12 billion by 2033, a study ...