Objective The aim of this study was to provide an overview of the recommendations
regarding the diagnosis and treatment contained in current clinical practice guidelines for …

Low back pain (LBP) is one of the major disabling health conditions among older adults
aged 60 years or older. While most causes of LBP among older adults are non-specific and …

Low back pain (LBP) is a major musculoskeletal disorder and the socioeconomic problem
with a high prevalence that mainly involves intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration …

Importance Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) has not been rigorously evaluated
for young and middle-aged adults with chronic low back pain. Objective To evaluate the …

Objective To describe the epidemiologic characteristics and associations with increased
health care utilization in US adults with chronic low back pain (LBP). Methods The National …

Objective: Low back pain affects many individuals. It has profound effects on well-being and
is often the cause of significant physical and psychological health impairments. Low back …

Degeneration of the intervertebral discs (IVDs) is a major contributor to back, neck and
radicular pain. IVD degeneration is characterized by increases in levels of the …

Note fr'5ym PTJ's Editor in Chief: Both investigators and readers get frustrated reading
research on low back pain because of different definitions of “chronic” and different outcome …

Abstract Purpose of Review Substantial advancements have been made in the cause,
diagnosis, imaging, and treatment options available for patients with lumbar disc herniation …

Objective To determine the relative incidence, prevalence, costs, and impact on disability of
8 common conditions treated by rehabilitation professionals. Data Sources Comprehensive …