Chronic Back Pain Archives

High Prevalence of Axial Spondyloarthritis in Patients With Anterior Uveitis and Chronic Back Pain

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March 22, 2022

Researchers assessed the prevalence of previously undiagnosed axial spondyloarthritis in patients with acute anterior uveitis and chronic back pain.

Pediatric Rheumatology

Distinct Physical, Psychosocial Profiles in Pediatric Patients With Chronic Back Pain

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Jessica Nye, PhD

March 11, 2022

Researchers sought to develop psychosocial and psychophysical profiles for children and young adults with chronic back pain.

News, Pain Management

Differential Threat and Safety Learning in the Context of Chronic Back Pain

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Jessica Nye, PhD

January 5, 2022

Pain-related threat and safety learning are altered in the setting of chronic back pain.

Pain Management

FDA Approves Virtual Reality System to Treat Chronic Back Pain

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Jeanelle Jacobs

November 24, 2021

The FDA reports that EaseVRx uses the principles of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and other behavioral therapy techniques to reduce pain and pain interferences.

Pain Management

Pilates, McKenzie Therapy, and Functional Restoration More Effective Than Others in Reducing Chronic Low Back Pain

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Jessica Nye, PhD

November 22, 2021

Study authors conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to determine the effect of different exercise treatments on pain intensity in adults with chronic low back pain.

Pain Management

Novel Opioid Receptor Agonist Effective for Chronic Low Back Pain

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Amit Akirov, MD

August 28, 2019

NKTR-181 was found to be a safe, effective, and well tolerated treatment over the long term in patients with moderate to severe chronic low back pain.

Spondyloarthritis

Axial Spondyloarthritis Classification: Assessing Need for Spine MRI

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Jeff Craven

August 28, 2017

Researchers recommended against including MRI in the Assessment of Spondyloarthritis International Society classification criteria for axial spondyloarthritis.