Articles: low-back-pain.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Effectiveness of massage therapy for subacute low-back pain: a randomized controlled trial.
The effectiveness of massage therapy for low-back pain has not been documented. This randomized controlled trial compared comprehensive massage therapy (soft-tissue manipulation, remedial exercise and posture education), 2 components of massage therapy and placebo in the treatment of subacute (between 1 week and 8 months) low-back pain. ⋯ Patients with subacute low-back pain were shown to benefit from massage therapy, as regulated by the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario and delivered by experienced massage therapists.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
Treatment of acute low back pain with the COX-2-selective anti-inflammatory drug nimesulide: results of a randomized, double-blind comparative trial versus ibuprofen.
A prospective, randomized double-blind comparative trial. ⋯ The results confirmed that the COX-2-selective inhibitor nimesulide is an effective and well-tolerated agent for use in general practices to treat acute low back pain. The incidence of gastrointestinal side effects seems to be lower with nimesulide than with ibuprofen.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Bipolar permanent magnets for the treatment of chronic low back pain: a pilot study.
Chronic low back pain is one of the most prevalent and costly medical conditions in the United States. Permanent magnets have become a popular treatment for various musculoskeletal conditions, including low back pain, despite little scientific support for therapeutic benefit. ⋯ Application of 1 variety of permanent magnet had no effect on our small group of subjects with chronic low back pain.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Efficacy of tramadol in treatment of chronic low back pain.
To evaluate the efficacy and safety of tramadol in the treatment of chronic low back pain. ⋯ Among patients who tolerated it well, tramadol was effective for the treatment of chronic low back pain.
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Scand J Prim Health Care · Mar 2000
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialCost-minimisation analysis of three conservative treatment programmes in 180 patients sick-listed for acute low-back pain.
To perform a cost-minimization analysis of three conservative treatment regimes for acute low-back pain (LBP). ⋯ With respect to total costs, the findings were similar between the three treatment programmes. The GPP had the lowest direct costs. It is not possible to conclude which treatment programme is to be recommended as a least cost alternative. The strong effect of indirect costs on the total cost stresses that further studies should focus on methods of shortening sick-leave.