Global Postural Re-education in non-specific neck and low back pain treatment: A pilot study

2020 ◽  
Vol 33 (5) ◽  
pp. 823-828
Author(s):  
Isabela Franco Cavalcanti ◽  
Gabriel Barreto Antonino ◽  
Katia Karina do Monte-Silva ◽  
Marcelo Renato Guerino ◽  
Ana Paula de Lima Ferreira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Pain Perception ◽  
Pain Treatment ◽  
Spinal Pain ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Positive Effects

BACKGROUND: Spinal pain is an important public health issue that brings biopsychosocial problems. Global Postural Re-education (GPR) is one of its treatments. OBJECTIVE: Evaluate the effects of GPR on pain, flexibility, and posture of individuals with non-specific low back pain and/or neck pain for more than six weeks. METHODS: The study enrolled 18 individuals, which were randomized into two groups: GPR group (GPRG; n= 09), submitted to 10 sessions of GPR and control group (CG; n= 09), not submitted to any technique. The evaluations were done before and after the GPRG sessions, for pain perception (Visual Analogue Scale – VAS), flexibility (finger-floor test) and posture (SAPO). The re-evaluation was done in the GPRG after the end of 10 treatment sessions and, in the GC, after the time equivalent to 10 sessions. The level of significance was set at p< 0.05. RESULTS: This pilot study has no homogeneity between groups. GPRG presented improvement in pain and flexibility, but showed no changes in posture. In the CG, there was no difference in the variables evaluated in this study. CONCLUSION: GPR had positive effects on pain and flexibility, but did not present a significant effect on posture.

Adapted exercises versus general exercise recommendations on chronic low back pain in industrial workers: A randomized control pilot study

Work ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 67 (3) ◽  
pp. 733-740
Author(s):  
Cristina Cimarras-Otal ◽  
Noel Marcen-Cinca ◽  
Juan Rabal-Pelay ◽  
Beln Lacrcel-Tejero ◽  
Andrs Alczar-Crevilln ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Pain Intensity ◽  
Assembly Line ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Low Back ◽  
General Exercise

BACKGROUND: Exercise has been demonstrated as effective for the treatment of low back pain (LBP) in workers. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to investigate whether an exercise program adapted to the characteristics of the workplace is a useful supplement to general exercise recommendations in assembly line workers with chronic LBP. METHODS: Workers were randomly assigned to intervention group-adapted exercises plus general exercise recommendations (n = 10), and control group-general exercise recommendations (n = 8). Both received 8-week exercise program through a mobile application (APP) to manage the intervention. Outcome was based on lumbar disability (Oswestry Disability Index), interference and lumbar pain intensity (Brief Pain Inventory), and kinematic parameters. RESULTS: Significant differences were obtained for the intervention group in the “pain interference” variable, in the “mood” and “enjoyment” sub-variables, as well as in “flexion angle” variable. For the control group, significant differences occurred in the “pain intensity” variable. Adapted exercise plus general recommendations seems more effective than the general recommendations for the improvement of lumbar flexion. CONCLUSIONS: An adapted exercise program for assembly line workers with chronic LBP could be an effective treatment. Future studies with a larger sample size and with an exhaustive control of the exercise adherence are required to confirm the findings of this pilot study.

scholarly journals Aspects Regarding the Beneficial Effect of Reflexology in Low Back Pain

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (10) ◽  
pp. 43-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Şerban Gligor ◽  
Silviu Istrate
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Drug Treatment ◽  
Beneficial Effect ◽  
Pain Treatment ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Entire Body ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Experimental Group

Abstract Reflexology is based on the digital pressure on certain reflex points situated on the sole of the foot, which represents a “map” of the entire body. The aim of this paper is to highlight the importance of reflexology in low back pain treatment. To accomplish the objectives of this paper, a lot of 12 patients, of both genders, with low back pain, was formed. Out of these patients, 66.67% were male and 33.33% were female, the majority coming from an urban area (75%). The average age ± the standard deviation of the patients was 43.58±13.02 years. The group of patients was subdivided into an experimental group, composed of 7 patients (58.33%), who, besides the classic drug treatment, also underwent reflexology, and a control group, composed of 5 patients (41.67%), who underwent only drug treatment. The treatment linked to reflexology was conducted by a single practitioner of reflexology, using the Morrell technique. Both in the case of the experimental group and in the control one there was a statistically significant reduction in finger to ground index (p < 0.01, respectively p< 0.05). Also, there was a highly statistically significant reduction of pain (p<0.01). Due to the small number of patients involved in the study, the data obtained cannot be generalised, as further studies are required to highlight the beneficial effect of reflexology in the case of low back pain.

Pain perception and low back pain functional disability after a 10-week core and mobility training program: A pilot study

2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 637-643 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vicente Pinheiro Lima ◽  
Rodolfo de Alkmim Moreira Nunes ◽  
Jurandir Baptista da Silva ◽  
Gabriel Andrade Paz ◽  
Marco Jesus ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Pain Perception ◽  
Functional Disability ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Mobility Training

scholarly journals Comparison of Subjective Responses of Low Back Pain Patients and Asymptomatic Controls to Use of Spinal Exoskeleton during Simple Load Lifting Tasks: A Pilot Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 161
Author(s):  
Žiga Kozinc ◽  
Jan Babič ◽  
Nejc Šarabon
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Subjective Responses ◽  
Visual Analog Scales ◽  
Asymptomatic Individuals ◽  
Willingness To Use ◽  
Occupational Low Back Pain

Spinal exoskeletons have been suggested as an approach for the prevention and rehabilitation of occupational low back pain (LBP). While the state-of-the-art exoskeletons were shown to substantially unload the back, user acceptance is still limited. Perceived discomfort and restriction of freedom of movement are commonly reported. In this pilot study, we explored the differences in subjective responses and user impressions to using passive spinal exoskeleton during a set of simple lifting tasks between LBP patients (n = 12) and asymptomatic individuals (n = 10). Visual analog scales (0–10) were used for all assessments. Overall, the results showed mostly similar responses or slightly more positive responses to the exoskeleton from LBP patients. Most notably, the LBP patients reported a statistically significant (p = 0.048) higher willingness to use the device daily (5.36 ± 4.05) compared to the control group (2.00 ± 1.85) and also gave the device a higher overall grade (6.58 ± 1.98 vs. 4.30 ± 2.26; p = 0.021). This study has demonstrated that individuals with current LBP responded more favorably to the use of the spinal exoskeleton for simple lifting tasks. This implies that current exoskeletons could be appropriate for LBP rehabilitation, but not preventions, as pain-free individuals are less willing to use such devices. Future studies should explore whether different exoskeleton designs could be more appropriate for people with no LBP issues.

scholarly journals Foot Reflexotherapy Induces Analgesia in Elderly Individuals with Low Back Pain: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Pilot Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bruna Hoffmann de Oliveira ◽  
Anna Quialheiro de Abreu da Silva ◽  
Daniela Dero Ludtke ◽  
Fernanda Madeira ◽  
Graciela Mendonça da Silva Medeiros ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Postural Balance ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Double Blind ◽  
Elderly Individuals ◽  
Before And After

Introduction. This study evaluated the effects of foot reflexotherapy on pain and postural balance in elderly individuals with low back pain. Design. Randomized, controlled pilot study. Participants (n=20) were randomly assigned to 2 groups: individuals submitted to conventional foot massage (control group) or foot reflexotherapy (RT, intervention group) for a period of 5 weeks. Questionnaires on pain and disability (visual analogue scale [VAS] and Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire [RMDQ]), heart rate variability, and orthostatic balance and baropodometric analysis were assessed at two intervals: before and after intervention. Results. RT group showed statistically significant differences when compared to control group in the following parameters: decrease in VAS scores for pain throughout the study, decrease in parasympathetic activity, and improvement in RMDQ scores. The two groups did not statistically differ in either orthostatic balance or baropodometric analyses. Conclusion. This study demonstrated that foot reflexotherapy induced analgesia but did not affect postural balance in elderly individuals with low back pain.

Urinary Excretion of Hydroxyproline after Fractures

1970 ◽  
Vol 16 (10) ◽  
pp. 853-855
Author(s):  
Mala Herzberg ◽  
Z Oberman ◽  
O Khermosh ◽  
S L Weissman
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Urinary Excretion ◽  
Collagen Metabolism ◽  
Bone Collagen ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Multiple Fractures ◽  
Daily Excretion ◽  
The Mean

Abstract Urinary excretion of hydroxyproline was measured in 12 cases of multiple fractures as an index of bone collagen metabolism. Measurements were made for 10 consecutive days after injury; 10 patients with low back pain served as the control group. With three exceptions, the mean daily excretion of hydroxyproline and the day-to-day variations were within the same range in the group with multiple fractures as in the control group.

scholarly journals Influence of Pilates Method on Nonspecific Lumbar Pain

2020 ◽  
Vol 39 (04) ◽  
pp. 300-305
Author(s):  
Ana Carla Schimidt ◽  
Paula de Oliveira Herzinger ◽  
Danielle Pacheco Matias ◽  
Leonardo C. Welling
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Pain Perception ◽  
Randomized Clinical Trials ◽  
Lumbar Pain ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Reduction Of Pain ◽  
Pilates Method

AbstractLow back pain is defined as pain located between the lower rib cage and the gluteal folds, and its etiology is multifactorial, considerably affecting quality of life. The aim of this literature review was to analyze the influence of the Pilates method on the symptoms of patients with nonspecific low back pain, which is considered a promising treatment for this type of pathology. A narrative review of the literature was carried out using the PubMed, Pedro, Scopus and Scielo databases. To perform the search, Pilates AND Low back nonspecific AND Pain were used as keywords. Articles published in the last 5 years, randomized clinical trials that verified the influence of the Pilates method in adult individuals with unspecified low back pain and full text in English were included. Of the 77 articles identified, 7 articles met the inclusion criteria, 7 analyzed the primary outcomes of pain intensity and disability, 5 articles compared Pilates with other rehabilitation techniques and 2 studies compared the effectiveness of Pilates solo with Pilates apparatus. It was concluded that all the techniques that were compared with Pilates are effective, being difficult to affirm the superiority of Pilates over them in relation to the reduction of pain and disability and improvement of quality of life. However, the Pilates method has shown good results in pain perception and intensity, functional capacity, fear of movement and the idea that movement can worsen your condition, muscle strength, range of motion and flexibility.

scholarly journals Custom-Made Foot Orthoses as Non-Specific Chronic Low Back Pain and Pronated Foot Treatment

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (13) ◽  
pp. 6816
Author(s):  
Aurora Castro-Méndez ◽  
Inmaculada Concepción Palomo-Toucedo ◽  
Manuel Pabón-Carrasco ◽  
Javier Ramos-Ortega ◽  
Juan Antonio Díaz-Mancha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Chronic Low Back Pain ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Foot Orthoses ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Custom Made ◽  
Foot Posture ◽  
Foot Pronation ◽  
Pain Symptoms

Excessive foot pronation has been reported as being related to chronic low back pain symptoms and risk factors in sports-specific pathologies. Compensating custom-made foot orthotics treatment has not been entirely explored as an effective therapy for chronic low back pain (CLBP). This study aims to observe the effects of custom-made foot orthoses, in subjects with foot pronation suffering from CLBP. A total of 101 patients with nonspecific CLBP and a pronated foot posture index (FPI) were studied. They were randomized in two groups: an experimental one (n = 53) used custom-made foot orthotics, and the control group (n = 48) were treated with non-biomechanical effect orthoses. The CLBP was measured using the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) Questionnaire and a visual analogue scale (VAS), both for lower back pain. The symptoms were evaluated twice, at first when the subject was included in the study, and later, after 4 weeks of treatment. The analysis of outcomes showed a significant decrease in CLBP in the custom-made foot orthoses participants group (p < 0.001 ODI; p < 0.001 VAS). These findings suggest that controlling excessive foot pronation by using custom-made foot orthoses may significantly contribute to improving CLBP.

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