Massage for low-back pain

Furlan, Andrea D.; Brosseau, Lucie; Imamura, Marta; Irvin, Emma

doi:10.1002/14651858.cd001929

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“…These comprehensive reviews have focused attention on 13 randomized controlled studies that compared massage to inert therapy (ie, sham therapy), active therapy, or different types of massage. Two studies that compared massage to inert therapy showed positive results, although there was a significantly higher risk of bias in one study according to a Cochrane review [42].…”

Section: Massage Therapy For Painmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Pain: An Evidence-based Review

Dhanani

Caruso

Carinci

2010

Curr Pain Headache Rep

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Pain is one of the most prevalent conditions for which patients seek medical attention. Additionally, the number of patients who utilize complementary and alternative medicine as a treatment of pain either in lieu of, or concurrent with, standard conventional treatments continues to grow. While research into the mechanisms, side effect profiles, and efficacies of these alternative therapies has increased in recent years, much more remains unknown and untested. Herein, we review the literature on complementary and alternative medicine for pain, with particular emphasis on evidence-based assessments pertinent to the most common alternative therapies, including acupuncture, herbal therapy, massage therapy, hypnosis, tai chi, and biofeedback.

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Section: Massage Therapy For Painmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Two of these studies compared massage to early joint mobilization and exercise, respectively, and both reported positive results with low risk of bias according to Cochrane reviewers. Massage compared to relaxation therapy provided mixed results according to the aforementioned reviews [41][42][43].…”

Section: Massage Therapy For Painmentioning

confidence: 99%

Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Pain: An Evidence-based Review

Dhanani

Caruso

Carinci

2010

Curr Pain Headache Rep

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“…Metaanalysen und die Cochrane Database belegen eine Wirksamkeit der klassischen Massage bei Rückenschmerzen [13,26]. Dabei konnten signifikante Änderungen des Blutdrucks, der Pulsrate, des Kortisolspiegels, der Angstzustände und Depressionen objektiviert werden.…”

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Evidenz zu physikalisch-medizinischen Therapieoptionen bei muskuloskelettalen Schmerzen

Lange

Müller‐Ladner

2008

Z. Rheumatol.

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Inflammatory rheumatic disorders usually progress towards morphologic and functional deficits and thus cause substantial impairment of physical health. Amongst the therapeutic options physiotherapeutic strategies are essential and are often required to maintain the individual's quality of life. Because of the large variety of physiotherapeutical approaches, differentiated clinical examination is needed in order to implement physiotherapeutics in a treatment plan that is based on pathophysiologic and regeneration-specific aspects. The article presents a current overview of evidence-based physiotherapeutic strategies for musculoskeletal pain reduction in daily practice.

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“…A review [23] of eight RCTs of massage for chronic low back pain concluded that massage is beneficial, more so if combined with exercise and education. Cherkin et al [24] reviewed the evidence for acupuncture, massage therapy, and spinal manipulation for treatment of back pain, and concluded that massage therapy is effective for persistent low back pain.…”

Section: Alternative Therapies: Massage Spinal Manipulation and Acumentioning

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Chronic low back pain: Progress in therapy

Joines

2006

Current Science Inc

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Low back pain is a common complaint in the primary care setting. Although most patients with acute low back pain will improve with conservative treatment, back pain often recurs, and a subset of patients will progress to chronic and sometimes disabling symptoms. A variety of treatments have been used for chronic low back pain; the best evidence supports intensive rehabilitation programs that include tailored exercise therapy in conjunction with cognitive behavioral interventions and education. The benefit of medications, including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, analgesics, and possibly antidepressants or muscle relaxants, must be weighed against potential adverse effects. There is insufficient evidence regarding the effectiveness of many of the available therapies for chronic low back pain, and well-designed, randomized controlled trials are needed to clarify the role of these treatments.

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Massage for low-back pain

Cited by 111 publications

References 31 publications

Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Pain: An Evidence-based Review

Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Pain: An Evidence-based Review

Evidenz zu physikalisch-medizinischen Therapieoptionen bei muskuloskelettalen Schmerzen

Chronic low back pain: Progress in therapy

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