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Does combining traction with stretching and infrared therapy enhance low back pain rehabilitation?

In 2012, a researchers at Cairo University have conducted a groundbreaking study exploring the benefits of lumbar extension traction in conjunction with traditional stretching exercises and infrared radiation for patients suffering from chronic mechanical low back pain (CMLBP). Published by Aliaa A. Diab and Ibrahim M. Moustafa, the study aimed to assess the efficacy of this combined treatment on the lumbar curve, pain levels, and … Continue reading Does combining traction with stretching and infrared therapy enhance low back pain rehabilitation?

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Imaging and Management Insights for Lumbar Disc Herniation and Radicular Syndrome

Imaging Features and Early Outcomes: Research has shown that the characteristics of lumbar disc herniation on imaging can predict the early outcomes of conservative management. Saal et al. (1990) found that the largest extrusions showed the most resorption, while contained protrusions had the least. Similar findings were reported by Delauche-Cavallier (1992), Maigne (1992), Bush (1992), and Cowan (1992), who noted that young patients often exhibited … Continue reading Imaging and Management Insights for Lumbar Disc Herniation and Radicular Syndrome

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What predicts successful outcomes in chronic low back pain treatments?

In 2012, a study conducted by a team of researchers, including F. Cecchi, S. Negrini, and others, has shed new light on the effectiveness of different conservative treatments for chronic low back pain (cLBP). The study, which analyzed data from a randomized trial involving 210 outpatients, aimed to identify the predictors of response to three common treatments: back school (BS), individual physiotherapy (IP), and spinal … Continue reading What predicts successful outcomes in chronic low back pain treatments?

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How do cytokines influence the effectiveness of osteopathic treatment for chronic LBP?

In 2012, a study conducted at a university-based setting in Dallas-Fort Worth has shed light on the potential role of cytokines in the osteopathic manual treatment (OMT) of patients suffering from chronic low back pain (LBP). The research, led by John C. Licciardone and his team, delved into the associations between cytokine concentrations and key osteopathic lesions, as well as the clinical outcomes in patients … Continue reading How do cytokines influence the effectiveness of osteopathic treatment for chronic LBP?

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Can individualized functional training ease chronic low back pain? A pilot study inquiry

In 2009 pilot study, conducted by Jau-Yih Tsauo and colleagues, the effectiveness of an individualized functional training program for patients suffering from chronic low back pain (LBP) was investigated. This study aimed to explore the impact of such a program on alleviating pain and improving functional capacity in individuals with non-specific LBP lasting for at least three months. The study employed a randomized, controlled trial … Continue reading Can individualized functional training ease chronic low back pain? A pilot study inquiry

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