CHRONIC LOW BACK

Jun 08 2025HEALTH

Running Myths: Why Adults with Back Pain Avoid It

Many adults with chronic low back pain steer clear of running. They believe it will make their pain worse. This is not true. Recent studies have shown that running can actually help people with chronic back pain. It can improve their fitness and reduce their pain. However, many people still hold onto the old idea that running is risky for them. This is a big pr...

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Jun 07 2025HEALTH

The Power of Remote Exercise for Back Pain

Chronic low back pain is a common issue that affects many people. It is often caused by nonspecific factors, meaning there is no clear reason for the pain. This can make it tough to treat. However, a recent study has shown that remote exercise programs, guided by artificial intelligence, can be quite effective. The study involved a group of people with chroni...

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Mar 07 2025HEALTH

Why Do Some People With Back Pain Avoid Exercise?

Chronic low back pain is a widespread issue affecting many people around the world. It's a common problem that can make everyday activities challenging. Despite this, many people with chronic low back pain do not engage in regular exercise, even though it is highly recommended as a key part of managing the condition. Self-determination theory suggests that people's ...

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Feb 20 2025HEALTH

Back Pain Blues: What Makes a Good Rehab Program?

Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a common issue that affects many adults. To tackle this, interprofessional rehabilitation programs have been recommended. These programs are designed to improve the quality of life, reduce pain, and enhance functionality. However, there's a catch. The specific features that make these programs effective are not clearly defined in exist...

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Feb 16 2025HEALTH

Back Pain Relief: Tape vs. Stretch

Chronic low back pain (LBP) is a common issue that affects many people. A recent study looked into different ways to help manage this pain. The study involved 64 participants, both men and women, with an average age of 41. 9 years. They were split into three groups to test different treatments: Kinesio taping (KT) with tension, KT without tension (placebo), and post-...

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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

Treating Low Back Pain: Neurostimulation vs. Medicine

Chronic low back pain can be a real pain, and how it's treated often depends on what's causing it. One common culprit is multifidus dysfunction. Enter restorative neurostimulation, a treatment designed to tackle this specific issue. A recent study, called RESTORE, compared this approach to the best medical care available, over the course of a year. The researchers wa...

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Nov 15 2024HEALTH

The Impact of Pain, Sleep, and Well-being on Daily Life for Those with Chronic Back Pain

People who live with chronic low back pain often struggle with doing everyday activities. This issue is what researchers call "pain-related functional interference. " A study looked into what factors contribute to this problem in people who are part of a physical exercise program. It turns out that pain itself, sleep quality, and overall quality of life play crucial ...

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