Modic changes and interleukin 1 gene locus polymorphisms in occupational cohort of middle-aged men

Modic changes and interleukin 1 gene locus polymorphisms in occupational cohort of middle-aged men
Abstract  According to recent systematic reviews, Modic changes are associated with low-back pain. However, their pathophysiology remains largely unknown. A previous study of Northern Finnish males implicated that IL1A and MMP3 polymorphisms play a role in type II Modic changes. The purpose of the current study was to examine the association of IL1 cluster polymorphisms with Modic changes amongst middle-aged men in Southern Finland. The final study sample consisted of 108 men from three different occupations, who underwent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with a 0.1 T-scanner. Six single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) in the IL1 gene cluster (IL1A c.1-889C>T; IL1B c.3954C>T; IL1RN c.1812G>A; IL1RN c.1887G>C; IL1RN c.11100T>C; IL1RN c.1506G>A) were genotyped w…

Spinal manipulation not effective for back pain

Spinal manipulation not effective for back pain
Chiropractic spinal manipulation is unlikely to bring additional relief for patients being treated for acute low back pain, according to a study. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)

New Survey Takes Important Step In Defining Comprehensive Spine Programs

New Survey Takes Important Step In Defining Comprehensive Spine Programs
NeuStrategy, Inc., Chicago and SpineMark Corporation, San Diego announce the results of the nation’s first-ever Spine Center of Excellence (COE(R)) Survey, a powerful new benchmarking tool to help define best practices in spine care. Currently back pain ranks among the leading reasons patients head to the doctor’s office, and industry sources estimate 4. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Sciatica - MayoClinic.com

Sciatica - MayoClinic.com
Sciatica — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatment of this acute back, pelvic and leg pain.

Spinal Manipulation Unlikely to Reduce Acute Low Back Pain

Spinal Manipulation Unlikely to Reduce Acute Low Back Pain
For acute low back pain, adding spinal manipulative therapy to standard care does not appear to lead to a greater early reduction in pain compared with standard care alone, according to a Swiss study. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)

Original paper Radiometric assessment of chosen parameters concerning sagittal balance of the pelvis in persons with chronic low back pain younger than 64 years and older than 65 years

Original paper Radiometric assessment of chosen parameters concerning sagittal balance of the pelvis in persons with chronic low back pain younger than 64 years and older than 65 years
The aim of the study was to assess changes in chosen parameters of sagittal balance of the pelvis in persons with chronic low back pain (CLBP) younger than 64 years and older than 65 years. Total number of randomly chosen hospitalized patients engaged in the study was 152. The patients were divided into 2 groups: persons younger than 64 years (group I, 117 persons, mean age 40.8 years) and older than 65 years (group II, 35 persons, mean age 69.7 years). Radiometric measurements were carried out using radiographs of the pelvis, sacral bone and lumbar spine taken in lateral projections. Results showed that angle A (pelvic angle) was statistically significantly larger in patients from group II (group I – 16°, group II – 21°). Distance D (sacral translation) was also statisticall…

British Pain Society president ousted after row over NICE guidelines

British Pain Society president ousted after row over NICE guidelines
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence’s controversial guidelines on low back pain have sparked an extraordinary row between its leaders, GPs and pain specialists, which has cost a key member of the guideline development… (Source: Pulse)

Back Pain - Treatment Without Surgery

Back Pain - Treatment Without Surgery
There are basically four main objectives when dealing with back pain. They are to reduce as far as possible the level of the pain and to do so as quickly as practicable, to facilitate the individual in going about their every day lives, to assist the individual in dealing with any remaining pain and to evaluate the range of treatments available for their longer term health.

What Can You Do to Ease Back Pain?

What Can You Do to Ease Back Pain?
Many adults of all ages have back pain. Our spinal system, it seems, is quite fragile and we need to take special care to keep it in good shape.

Bad Back - Back Pain Relief Products and Ekornes Stressless Chairs

Bad Back - Back Pain Relief Products and Ekornes Stressless Chairs
Online shopping from the biggest and best selection of quality back care products and ergonomic furniture, providing relief and comfort from back pain.

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