What Works for Low Back Pain? Not Much, a New Study Says
Low back pain affects an estimated one in four American adults and is the leading contributor to disability globally. In most diagnosed cases, the pain is considered “nonspecific,” meaning it doesn’t have a clear cause. That’s also partly what makes it so hard to treat.
Most Back Pain Treatments Don’t Work—Here’s What Actually Helps
Low back pain is one of the most common medical complaints in the world. Globally, over 600 million people suffer from it. That means at any given moment, millions of people are searching for relief—visiting doctors,
Just 1 in 10 back pain treatments work, study says — what to do instead
Only around one in every 10 treatments were found to be effective in relieving lower back pain, according to a new study published in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine.
New study reveals only 10 per cent of common low back pain treatments are effective
Low back pain is a growing problem across the world and is the leading cause of disability world wide but a recent study found only around one in ten pain relief treatments are effective and many don't work better than a placebo.
Not Much Works To Soothe Low Back Pain, Study Says
Not Much Works To Soothe Low Back Pain, Study Says By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, March 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- There are a ton of suggestions out there for soothing an aching ...
Bothered by back pain? Here’s how some pro athletes prevent it
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Only 10% of non-interventional treatments for back pain relief are effective
A data analysis published in a scientific journal indicates that differences with placebo are marginal for most treatments ...
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Few Nonsurgical Treatments Show Effectiveness for Low Back Pain
For acute low back pain, there is moderate-certainty evidence that nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are an eff ...
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Open-Label Placebo May Reduce Chronic Low Back Pain
Open-label placebo yielded very modest analgesia in chronic low back pain, with better short- vs long-term outcomes.