Back pain is a major health issue in Western countries and 60%–80% of adults are likely to
experience low back pain. This paper explores the impact of back pain on society and the …

Objective: To determine, for adults with chronic low back pain, which exercise interventions
are the most effective at reducing pain compared to other treatments. Data sources: A search …

INTERVENTIONS-MANUAL THERAPY: Clinicians should consider utilizing thrust
manipulative procedures to reduce pain and disability in patients with mobility deficits and …

Objectives Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is the most prevalent of the painful
musculoskeletal conditions. CLBP is a heterogeneous condition with many causes and …

Research studies focusing on the fear-avoidance model have expanded considerably since
the review by Vlaeyen and Linton (Vlaeyen JWS & Linton, SJ (2000). Fear-avoidance and its …

Core stability is essential for proper load balance within the spine, pelvis, and kinetic chain.
The so-called core is the group of trunk muscles that surround the spine and abdominal …

Objective To develop and validate a tool that screens for back pain prognostic indicators
relevant to initial decision making in primary care. Methods The setting was UK primary care …

Abstract THIS REVIEW ARTICLE RECOGNIZES THE UNIQUE FUNCTION OF THE CORE
MUSCULATURE. IN MANY REAL LIFE ACTIVITIES, THESE MUSCLES ACT TO STIFFEN …

Background Previous systematic reviews have concluded that the effectiveness of motor
control exercise for persistent low back pain has not been clearly established. Objective The …

Aim We performed a systematic review with a meta-analysis to examine the efficacy of
stabilization exercises versus general exercises or manual therapy in patients with low back …