The Mechanisms of Manual Therapy in the Treatment of Low Back Pain
Low Back PainThe purpose of this study is to determine whether a novel placebo for comparison to spinal manipulation is believable and creates similar expectation for treatment effectiveness as the studied spinal manipulation technique. Additionally, we wish to compare outcomes related to low back pain, function, and pain sensitivity between people receiving the placebo, spinal manipulation, and no therapy.
Neural Dynamics Technique for the Treatment of Chronic Radicular Low Back Pain
Low Back PainSciaticaLow back pain ( LBP) is a significant health problem which affects about 70%-80% of the population during the course of their life . The majority of LBP is resolved within 3 months; however, up to 40% of LBP becomes chronic. One subgroup of chronic LBP is patients with sciatica. Sciatica is characterized by radiating pain to the buttock and lower limb, with or without low back pain. It has been shown in the upper limb that by positioning the contra-lateral arm in tension the investigators actually reduce tension in the ipsilateral arm. Patients, who present with symptoms like sciatica, can benefit from this maneuver (neural dynamics techniques) that reduces tension through the contra-lateral leg. Working Hypothesis: Compared with a placebo maneuver of the upper limb, the neural dynamics techniques will result in better rehabilitation of individuals with radicular LBP.
Dare to Move: Treatment of Movement Phobia in Patient With Low Back Pain
Low Back PainUnspecific low back pain (LBP) is a major world wide health problem. The purpose of this study is to improve the care of LBP. Our hypothesis is that Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with physical intervention during group sessions focusing on fear and avoidance behaviour will be more effective than physical therapy alone. The study has two arms. Both will receive education related to LBP and appropriate advice regarding how to react and behave towards their LBP. The main focus in the intervention group will be: Identifying their fear of movements and perform the frightened movements during the group sessions. Reassuring that gradually normalizing daily activities will not be harmful but rather reduce their pain.
Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Bupivacaine TTS Patch in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain...
Chronic Low Back PainThis study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of Bupivacaine TTS (Bupivacaine patch) compared to placebo in patients with chronic low back pain.
Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injections for Spinal Stenosis Multicenter Randomized, Controlled Trial...
Spinal StenosisLow Back PainThe broad, long-term objective of this research protocol is to improve the quality of life for patients suffering from lumbar spinal stenosis. This objective will be met by examining the safety and clinical efficacy of epidural steroid injections for treatment of pain associated with lumbar spinal stenosis. This prospective, randomized, double-blind controlled trial (RCT) will test the hypothesis that the effectiveness of epidural steroid injections (ESI) plus local anesthetic (LA) is greater than epidural injections of LA alone in older adults with lumbar spinal stenosis.
An Efficacy and Safety Study of Extended Release (ER) Tramadol Hydrochloride (HCl)/Acetaminophen...
Low Back PainThe purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of extended release (ER) tramadol hydrochloride (HCl)/acetaminophen compared with placebo in participants with chronic (lasting a long time) low-back pain.
Safety And Efficacy Of Celecoxib Versus Sodium Diclofenac In The Treatment Of Acute Low Back Pain...
Low Back PainTo evaluate the safety and efficacy of celecoxib versus sodium diclofenac in subjects with acute low back pain
Efficacy Safety of a Combination Thiocolchicoside+Ketoprofen Compared to Thiocolchicoside Twice...
Low Back PainPrimary Objective : To demonstrate the superiority of the oral fixed - combination of a muscle relaxant, thiocolchicoside (TCC) to a non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, ketoprofen, over oral TCC, on average pain within the last 24 hours in adults suffering from acute non specific low back pain with an episode of recent onset Secondary Objective : To compare the safety of the oral combination to that of oral TCC alone
Z-Joint Changes in Low Back Pain Following Adjusting
Mechanical Low Back PainThe purpose of this continuation project is to use MRI to evaluate gapping of the zygapophysial (Z) joints following side-posture positioning and side-posture spinal adjusting in subjects with acute low back pain.
Role of Steroids and 10% Hypertonic Sodium Chloride in Adhesiolysis in Post Lumbar Surgery Syndrome...
Low Back PainTo evaluate the effectiveness of steroids and/or 10% hypertonic sodium chloride in percutaneous adhesiolysis in managing chronic low back and/or lower extremity pain in patients with post lumbar surgery syndrome. To evaluate and compare the adverse event profile in all groups.