Examine Database: Lower Back Pain
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Exercise for reducing low back pain and increasing physical function
In this meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, several types of exercise (such as core/stabilization exercises, tai chi, and yoga) reduced low back pain and increased physical function in participants with chronic low back pain.
Rehabilitation + ALA, carnitine, resveratrol, and vitamin D for sciatica
Does exercise improve low back pain and function in agricultural workers?
Vitamin D3 for spinal stenosis in the lower back
Mindfulness for the treatment of chronic low back pain
Examine Database References
- Devil's Claw - S. Chrubasik, Ch. Zimpfer, U. Schütt, R. ZieglerEffectiveness of Harpagophytum procumbens in treatment of acute low back painPhytomedicine.()
- Glucosamine - Wilkens P, Scheel IB, Grundnes O, Hellum C, Storheim KEffect of glucosamine on pain-related disability in patients with chronic low back pain and degenerative lumbar osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trialJAMA.(2010 Jul 7)
- Red Light Therapy - Huang Z, Ma J, Chen J, Shen B, Pei F, Kraus VBThe effectiveness of low-level laser therapy for nonspecific chronic low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Arthritis Res Ther.(2015-Dec-15)