Back Pain

Influences of the position of the head on posture while lifting
In clinical training of some lower back pain patients, teaching them to control their lumbar lordosis during lifting may be difficult.
741-5 Shukumo, Okayama 704-8133
Okayama,
Japan
Extended-release tramadol (tramadol ER) in the treatment of chronic low back pain
BACKGROUND: This study evaluated the safety and efficacy of tramadol ER 300 mg and 200 mg versus placebo once daily in the treatment of chronic low back pain, using an open-label run-in followed by, without washout, a randomized controlled study design.

Raritan, NJ
USA
Treatment of 94 outpatients with chronic discogenic low back pain with the DRX9000: a retrospective
BACKGROUND: This study's goal was a retrospective chart audit of 100 outpatients with discogenic low back pain (LBP) lasting more than 12 weeks treated with a 2-month course of motorized spinal decompression via the DRX9000 (Axiom Worldwide, Tampa, FL, U.S.A.).

Stanford, CA 94305-5640
USA
A prospective evaluation of iodinated contrast flow patterns with fluoroscopically guided lumbar epi
BACKGROUND: Lumbar midline interlaminar and transforaminal (TF) epidural steroid injections are treatments for low back pain with radiculopathy secondary to degenerative disk disease.
2160 S. First Ave
Maywood, IL 60153
USA
Acupuncture analgesia: II. Clinical considerations
BACKGROUND: Acupuncture and related percutaneous neuromodulation therapies can be used to treat patients with both acute and chronic pain.
333 Cedar St.
New Haven, CT 06510
USA
Outcomes after a prone lumbar traction protocol for patients with activity-limiting low back pain: a
OBJECTIVE: To determine outcomes after administration of a prone lumbar traction protocol.

Columbia, SC 29208
USA
Effect of training and lifting equipment for preventing back pain in lifting and handling: systemati
OBJECTIVES: To determine whether advice and training on working techniques and lifting equipment prevent back pain in jobs that involve heavy lifting.

Helsinki,
Finland
Exposure in vivo versus operant graded activity in chronic low back pain patients: Results of a rand
Since pain-related fear may contribute to the development and maintenance of chronic low back pain (CLBP), an exposure in vivo treatment (EXP) was developed for CLBP patients.
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Maastricht,
The Netherlands
Systematic review on the safety of Harpagophytum preparations for osteoarthritic and Low back pain
Harpagophytum products are a treatment option for osteoarthritic and low back pain.
630 W 168th, VC 9, Rm 219 B
New York, NY 10032
USA