Overview
What is chronic low back pain?
What are the main signs and symptoms of chronic low back pain?
How is chronic low back pain diagnosed?
What are some of the main medical treatments for chronic low back pain?
Have any supplements been studied for chronic low back pain?
How could diet affect chronic low back pain?
Are there any other treatments for chronic low back pain?
What causes chronic low back pain?
Examine Database: Chronic Low Back Pain
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Chronic low back pain: Can nonsurgical therapies really help over time?
In this meta-analysis of 75 randomized controlled trials in 15,395 participants, nonsurgical therapies reduced pain and disability from chronic low back pain over a period of 1 to 2 years.
The best exercises for easing low back pain
Herbal blend of Vitex negundo and ginger may ease knee and lower-back pain from activity
Does adding lifestyle support improve chronic low back pain care?
Do virtual yoga classes reduce chronic low back pain?
Frequently asked questions
Is pain from chronic low back pain limited to the lower back region?
When should I seek medical treatment for chronic low back pain?
What is spinal stenosis?
What is a herniated disc?
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References
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- Pain - Keynan O, Mirovsky Y, Dekel S, Gilad VH, Gilad GMSafety and Efficacy of Dietary Agmatine Sulfate in Lumbar Disc-associated Radiculopathy. An Open-label, Dose-escalating Study Followed by a Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled TrialPain Med.(2010 Mar)
- Pain - Gou Y, Lei H, Chen X, Wang XThe effects of hamstring stretching exercises on pain intensity and function in low back pain patients: A systematic review with meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.SAGE Open Med.(2024)
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- Pain - Cheng M, Tian Y, Ye Q, Li J, Xie L, Ding FEvaluating the effectiveness of six exercise interventions for low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC Musculoskelet Disord.(2025 May 1)
- Pain - Mudd E, Davidson SRE, Kamper SJ, Viana da Silva P, Gleadhill C, Hodder RK, Haskins R, Donald B, Williams CM, Healthy Lifestyle Program (HeLP) for Chronic Low Back Pain Trial working groupHealthy Lifestyle Care vs Guideline-Based Care for Low Back Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial.JAMA Netw Open.(2025 Jan 2)
- Nerve Repair - Ranieri M, Sciuscio M, Cortese AM, Santamato A, Di Teo L, Ianieri G, Bellomo RG, Stasi M, Megna MThe use of alpha-lipoic acid (ALA), gamma linolenic acid (GLA) and rehabilitation in the treatment of back pain: effect on health-related quality of lifeInt J Immunopathol Pharmacol.(2009 Jul-Sep)