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Does the frequency of yoga sessions impact pain relief for chronic low back pain sufferers?

In the realm of nonpharmacological treatments like yoga, blinding participants in clinical trials is notoriously challenging, raising questions about how expectations might influence the effectiveness of such therapies. A study led by Huong H. Tran, along with colleagues Janice Weinberg, Karen J. Sherman, and Robert B. Saper, sought to investigate whether patient preferences and expectations regarding the frequency of yoga sessions could affect outcomes in … Continue reading Does the frequency of yoga sessions impact pain relief for chronic low back pain sufferers?

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Which treatment strategy reigns economically: Brief pain management program vs. physical therapy for low back pain?

Current guidelines advocate for early intervention addressing psychosocial factors linked to long-term disability in acute low back pain cases. In 2007, Whitehurst, et. al., conducted study which aimed to evaluate the cost utility and effectiveness of a brief pain management program (BPM) targeting psychosocial factors compared to physical therapy (PT) for patients with low back pain in primary care, lasting less than 12 weeks. In … Continue reading Which treatment strategy reigns economically: Brief pain management program vs. physical therapy for low back pain?

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