scholarly journals Pilates exercises improve low back pain and quality of life in patients with HTLV-1 virus: A randomized crossover clinical trial

2014 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 68-74 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jaqueline Borges ◽  
Abrahão Fontes Baptista ◽  
Nayara Santana ◽  
Israel Souza ◽  
Ramon A. Kruschewsky ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Low Back

No. 46 Improvement in Pain, Function and Quality of Life in Subacute Low Back Pain a Controlled Clinical Trial of Exercise vs. NSAIDS

PM&R ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (8) ◽  
pp. S92
Author(s):  
Jesus Alberto Plata Contreras ◽  
Luz Elena Lugo Agudelo ◽  
Fabio Alonso Salinas Duran ◽  
Kelly De S. Payares
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Controlled Clinical Trial ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Subacute Low Back Pain

scholarly journals Efficacy of Silver Needle Therapy for The Treatment of Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain: A Prospective, Single-Center, Randomized, Parallel-Controlled Clinical Trial

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xuesong Hu ◽  
Shaoxing Dong ◽  
Bing Zhang ◽  
Xuan Wang ◽  
Yanwei Yin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Frequency Measurement ◽  
Autonomic Nerve ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Significant Difference

Abstract Background: Chronic nonspecific low back pain (CNSLBP) troubles approximately 30% of people worldwide. Silver needle therapy (SNT) is a treatment method to relieve soft tissue pain through heating. Therefore, this study aimed to observe the effects of SNT on CNSLBP.Methods: In this study, 100 patients were randomly divided into 2 groups: silver needle (SN) group and control group (n = 50). In the SN group, patients received SNT and physiotherapy, while patients received physiotherapy alone in the control group. At the 6-month follow-up, the numerical rating scale (NRS), Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), Short-Form 12 of quality of life (SF-12), the natural logarithms of low frequency measurement (InLF) and the natural logarithms of high frequency measurement (InHF) of heart rate variability (HRV) were recorded.Results: In both groups, NRS, ODI, SF-12 scores, and HRV at 2 weeks after treatment were improved and maintained for 6 months. Compared with the control group, more significant improvements were observed in the NRS and SF-12 scores at 1, 2, 3, and 6 months and in the ODI scores at 1 and 2 months in the SN group (P < 0.05). However, there was no significant difference between the groups in the ODI scores at 3 and 6 months. InLF and InHF in the SN group were higher than those in the control group at 3 and 6 months (P < 0.05).Conclusions: SNT relieved pain and improved quality of life and autonomic nerve activity, especially parasympathetic nerve, in patients with CNSLBP, without serious complications.Trial registration: This work has registered in the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (No. ChiCTR-OOC-17013237; Date: 2017.11.09).

Aquatic therapy improves pain, disability, quality of life, body composition and fitness in sedentary adults with chronic low back pain. A controlled clinical trial

2013 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 350-360 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pedro Ángel Baena-Beato ◽  
Enrique G Artero ◽  
Manuel Arroyo-Morales ◽  
Alejandro Robles-Fuentes ◽  
María Claudia Gatto-Cardia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Controlled Clinical Trial ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Aquatic Therapy ◽  
Pain Disability

scholarly journals Efficacy of silver needle therapy for the treatment of chronic nonspecific low back pain: a prospective, single-center, randomized, parallel-controlled clinical trial

Trials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xuesong Hu ◽  
Shaoxing Dong ◽  
Bing Zhang ◽  
Xuan Wang ◽  
Yanwei Yin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Frequency Measurement ◽  
Autonomic Nerve ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Significant Difference

Abstract Background Chronic nonspecific low back pain (CNSLBP) troubles approximately 30% of people worldwide. Silver needle therapy (SNT) is a treatment method to relieve soft tissue pain through heating. Therefore, this study aimed to observe the effects of SNT on CNSLBP. Methods In this study, 100 patients were randomly divided into 2 groups: silver needle (SN) group and control group (n = 50). In the SN group, patients received SNT and physiotherapy, while patients received physiotherapy alone in the control group. At the 6-month follow-up, the numerical rating scale (NRS), Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), Short-Form 12 of quality of life (SF-12), the natural logarithms of low-frequency measurement (InLF), and the natural logarithms of high-frequency measurement (InHF) of heart rate variability (HRV) were recorded. Results In both groups, NRS, ODI, SF-12 scores, and HRV at 2 weeks after treatment were improved and maintained for 6 months. Compared with the control group, more significant improvements were observed in the NRS and SF-12 scores at 1, 2, 3, and 6 months and in the ODI scores at 1 and 2 months in the SN group (P <  0.05). However, there was no significant difference between the groups in the ODI scores at 3 and 6 months. InLF and InHF in the SN group were higher than those in the control group at 3 and 6 months (P <  0.05). Conclusions SNT relieved pain and improved quality of life and autonomic nerve activity, especially parasympathetic nerve, in patients with CNSLBP, without serious complications. Trial registration Chinese Clinical Trial Registry No. ChiCTR-OOC-17013237. Registered on November 11, 2017.

scholarly journals The Effects of Elgucare on Degenerated Intervertebral Disc-Induced Low Back Pain and Disc Regeneration: A Clinical Trial

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Wen-Cheng Lo ◽  
Yu Ting Chen ◽  
Chen Ching Chen
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Water Retention ◽  
Objective Assessment ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Mineral Density ◽  
Wide Range

Introduction. Chronic low back pain (LBP) has a wide range of causes. However, most cases are induced by degeneration of the lumbar intervertebral discs (IVDs), and the aching caused by local compression of the affected region has considerable impacts on quality of life. This clinical trial investigated the use of Elgucare, a Chinese herbal formula, as a food supplement to reduce the pain of patients with LBP induced by degeneration of the lumbar IVDs. Methods. The study assessed patient subjective quality of life, functional limitations caused by LBP, and variations in pain. The assessment was done through the visual analogue scale (VAS) and effects on lumbar IVD thickness, water content, and bone mineral density (BMD). These parameters were evaluated before and after the administration of Elgucare or a placebo, one of which was taken by each participant for a 12-month period. Results. Elgucare reduced the patients’ mean VAS pain score by 2.25 points and improved their mean LBP-hampered mobility as assessed by the Roland-Morris Questionnaire by 5.17 points. The results of another questionnaire indicated that Elgucare slowed the LBP-induced deterioration of patients’ quality of life, while objective assessment indices obtained through X-ray and magnetic resonance imaging showed that the height and water retention of their IVDs were increased. However, the BMD results showed no improvements. Conclusions. Elgucare can increase the water retention and height of IVDs and reduce LBP, thereby enhancing quality of life. Therefore, Elgucare can potentially be used as a clinical supplement.

Disability and quality of life in patients with low back pain: Focus on sex and gender: A cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Yen-Mou Lu ◽  
Chung-Hwan Chen ◽  
Yi-Jing Lue
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Gender Identity ◽  
Gender Role ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Sex And Gender ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
And Gender

BACKGROUND: Sex and gender affect responses to pain, but little is known about disability and quality of life. OBJECTIVES: To investigate the effects of sex and gender on disability and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in patients with low back pain. METHODS: Ninety-three patients with low back pain were included in this cross-sectional survey study. Disability, HRQOL and gender identity were respectively assessed with the Oswestry Disability Index, Short Form-36 and Bem Sex Role Inventory. The participants were classified into four gender role orientations (masculinity, femininity, androgyny and undifferentiated). One-way analysis of variance was used to analyze both the sex and the gender role orientation. RESULTS: Females had higher disability than males (p< 0.05), but in gender identity, no significant difference was found. Seven domains of HRQOL were lower than the healthy norms. Males experienced greater impacts than females on vitality and mental health (p< 0.05). For gender identity, five domains of HRQOL had significant differences (p< 0.05). Masculinity orientation had the least impact on four domains (p< 0.05), while undifferentiated orientation had the largest impact on all domains. CONCLUSION: Sex and gender effects can be used to analyze disability and HRQOL in patients with low back pain. Females have higher disability, while HRQOL is greatly influenced by different gender role orientations.

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