Prevalence and Factors Associated with Chronic Low Back Pain in the Mining Sector in Burkina Faso

Introduction: Low back pain is nowadays a real public health problem in companies. The objective of the study was to determine the prevalence and factors associated with chronic low back pain among workers of a mining company in Burkina Faso. Material and Methods: This was a descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study with a retrospective collection that took place from August 1, 2021 to March 16, 2022 in a gold mine in Burkina Faso. It focused on mine workers who participated in the 2019 annual medical visit. Results: Out of a total workforce of 880 workers who took part in the annual medical visit in 2019, 165 had chronic common low back pain, i.e. a prevalence of 18.75%. The average age of low back pain workers was 37.21 ± 7.5 years. Among the workers suffering from low back pain, 62 (37.58%) held the position of machine operator. Clinically, mechanical pain was found in 113 low back pain workers (76%) and twenty-nine (17.58%) had radicular pain. Standard radiography of the lumbar spine was abnormal in 129 workers (78.18%. In the univariate analysis, the factors associated with the pathology were sex, level of study, work station and seniority in the position. After a logistic regression, the factors associated with its occurrence were whole-body vibration (Fisher’s test = 12.7541;P = 0.000), male sex (Fisher’s test = 8.363;P = 0.004), and seniority for 4 to 5 years (Chi2 = 4.0234;p = 0.046). Conclusion: The study reveals the existence of chronic low back pain cases among the workers of the mining company. There is a predominance of the pathology in men, workers exposed to vibrations and those with a seniority of 4 to 5 years. It is necessary to establish a policy of prevention of low back pain for the benefit of workers, in particular those exposed to vibrations.

Botulinum toxin type A for treating chronic low back pain:A double blinded randomized control study

BACKGROUND Low back pain(LBP)is a prevalent issue that orthopedic surgeons frequently address in the outpatient setting.LBP can arise from various causes,with stiffness in the paraspinal muscles being a notable contributor.The administration of Botulinum toxin type A(BoNT-A)has been found to alleviate back pain by relaxing these stiff muscles.While BoNT-A is approved for use in numerous conditions,a limited number of randomized clinical trials(RCTs)validate its efficacy specifically for treating LBP.AIM To study the safety and the efficacy of BoNT-A in minimizing pain and improving functional outcomes in patients of chronic LBP(CLBP).METHODS In this RCT,adults aged 18-60 years with mechanical LBP persisting for at least six months were enrolled.Participants were allocated to either the Drug group,receiving 200 Ipsen Units(2 mL)of BoNT-A,or the Control group,which received a 2 mL placebo.Over a 2-month follow-up period,both groups were assessed using the Visual Analog Scale(VAS)for pain intensity and the Oswestry Disability Index(ODI)for disability at the start and conclusion of the study.A decrease in pain by 50%was deemed clinically significant.RESULTS The study followed 40 patients for two months,with 20 in each group.A clinically significant reduction in pain was observed in 36 participants.There was a statistically significant decrease in both VAS and ODI scores in the groups at the end of two months.Nonetheless,when comparing the mean score changes,only the reduction in ODI scores(15 in the placebo group vs 16.5 in the drug group,clinically insignificant)was statistically significant(P=0.012),whereas the change in mean VAS scores was not significant(P=0.45).CONCLUSION The study concludes that BoNT-A does not offer a short-term advantage over placebo in reducing pain or improving LBP scores in CLBP patients.

Intraosseous Radiofrequency Ablation of the Basivertebral Nerve in Chronic Low Back Pain: A Meta-Analysis

Purpose: To review the literature on the value of basivertebral nerve abla-tion in the treatment of chronic low back pain. Materials and Method: A systematic review and meta-analysis of the English literature to March 2020 was undertaken. The inclusion criteria were patients with discogenic back pain of more than 3 months duration with modic type 1 or 2 change and suc-cessful disc block or discogram. Primary outcomes were VAS pain, ODI, EQ-5D and SF36 improvement. Secondary outcomes were complications. Results: 6 studies were included, all funded by the same company, but oth-erwise of low bias. All studies showed significant improvement in all scores over the first 3 months with evidence these would be maintained over the longer term. There was one reported compression fracture, but otherwise no significant adverse events. Conclusion: This study supports the conclusion that radiofrequency ablation of the basivertebral nerve is a safe and effective treatment for discogenic chronic low back pain.

Finding the Needle in the Haystack—An Unusual Case of Astasia-Abasia Following Sacro-Iliac Joint Injection for Chronic Low Back Pain

We present the case of a 60 yrs old male who, following a routine, uneventful, fluoroscopically guided L5/S1 facet joint rhizolysis and sacro-iliac joint (SIJ) injection developed an unexpected inability to stand or walk, a condition known as astasia-abasia. Initial concern had been that this neurological phenomenon was as a result of complications of his chronic pain intervention. Despite an essentially normal neurological examination and dedicated battery of neurological imaging and special testing, no cause was identified. Over a 7-day period of in-patient admission and physical rehabilitation symptoms resolved entirely. In the course of the workup for this episode, it was suggested that the phenomenon was the result of a side effect of dexamfetamine, an agent that had been prescribed for the patient by his neurologist for treatment of his narcolepsy. On the back of this episode, this treatment was discontinued by his neurologist following an outpatient consultation. Subsequent repeated SIJ injections were entirely uneventful and the patient experienced no further occurrences of this phenomenon.

Efficacy and safety of thermobalancing therapy with Dr Allen’s Device for chronic low back pain:A randomised controlled trial

BACKGROUND Lumbar disc herniation and non-specific low back pain are common conditions that seriously affect patients’health-related quality of life(HRQoL).Although empirical evidence has demonstrated that novel Thermobalancing therapy and Dr Allen’s Device can relieve chronic low back pain,there have been no randomised controlled trials for these indications.AIM To evaluate the efficacy of Dr Allen’s Device in lumbar disc herniation(LDH)and non-specific low back pain(NSLBP).METHODS A randomised clinical trial was conducted investigating 55 patients with chronic low back pain due to LDH(n=28)or NSLBP(n=27),out of which 15 were randomly assigned to the control group and 40 were assigned to the treatment group.The intervention was treatment with Dr Allen’s Device for 3 mo.Changes in HRQoL were assessed using the Numerical Pain Rating Scale and the Japanese Orthopedic Association Back Pain Questionnaire.RESULTS Thermobalancing therapy with Dr Allen’s Device showed a significant reduction in pain in the treatment group(P<0.001),with no recorded adverse effects.Both pain assessment scales showed a significant improvement in patients’perception of pain indicating improvement in HRQoL.CONCLUSION The out-of-hospital use of Thermobalancing therapy with Dr Allen’s Device for Low Back Treatment relieves chronic low back pain significantly and without adverse effects,improves the level of activity and HRQoL among patients with LDH and NSLBP.This study demonstrates the importance of this safe first-line therapy that can be used for effective at-home management of chronic low back pain.

Effect of Verbal Instructions in Pain Assessment during a Passive Straight Leg Raise Test in People with Chronic Low Back Pain

The most prevalent issue in physical therapy is pain. Due to the subjective nature of pain, assessment tools are essential in understanding it as objective data. However, assessment of pain may result in distress for the patient. A physical therapist (PT) should conduct these tests as quickly and accurately as possible. Straightforward instructions are vital in such cases. This study aimed to clarify the effect of verbal instructions for pain assessment during a passive straight leg raise (PSLR) test for participants with chronic low back pain (CLBP). This study included 22 participants who provided informed consent and received three consecutive PSLR tests with measurement of the hip flexion range of motion (HFROM) and were instructed to cease the test at submaximal pain before the first test. Following the second and third tests, participants were given specific verbal instructions to remember pain intensity, quality, and location. After each test, participants were to circle the pain location on the body chart and rate their pain intensity on a numeric rating scale (NRS) and pain quality. All participants were then interviewed about the differences between having and not having specific verbal instructions. The results of HFROM, NRS, and pain extent were not significantly different between the first and second tests or between the second and third tests using a paired t-test. Eleven changes in pain location were found in the second test compared to those in the first test. In the third test, only three participants circled a different area than in the second test. Ten participants showed similar changes with pain location in pain quality in the three PSLR tests. This study revealed the effect of specific verbal instructions prior to PSLR tests. Particularly, participants could notice exact pain location. Our findings may help PT to understand pain cause and reduce patients’ stress during pain assessment in clinical settings.

Anxiety and Depression Disorders in Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain in Lomé(Togo)

Chronic non-specific low back pain has an important psychological impact. Objectives: To determine the prevalence of anxiety and depressive disorders (ADD) and factors associated to their apparition in patients suffering from chronic non-specific low back pain in rheumatological consultation in Lomé. Patients and Methods: It was a cross-sectional study, conducted from October 1st, 2015 to 31st March 2016. This study focused on all patients suffering from common chronic low back pain without psychiatric history in the Rheumatology Ward at the Sylvanus Olympio’s Teaching Hospital of Lomé and who have given their consent. The psychological evaluation was carried out through Hamilton scale. The processing, the statistical treatment and analysis of our data have been carried out using Epiinfo software, version 7.1.5. The investigation was approved by the local Ethics Committee. Results: 48 (39 women and 09 men) out of 123 patients with chronic lower back pain presented anxiety and depressive disorders (ADD) accounting for a prevalence rate of 39%. Their average age was 50.3 years old. The most frequent ADD was: psychic anxiety (58.6%), depressive mood (51.3%), difficulties to feel asleep (47.9%) and disturbed or agitated sleep (43.1%). Factors associated with the anxiety and depressive disorders in common chronic low back pain were: female gender (p = 0.02), dependent children (p = 0.02), occupation (reseller (p = 0.002), liberal profession (p = 0.009), monthly financial income (p = 0.002), surroundings family (0.009), medical history (p = 0.0002) and pain’s intensity > 7 (p = 0.04). Conclusion: This study shows the high frequency of anxiety and depressive disorders in common chronic low back pain and their influence by socio-economic and demographic factors.

Thermal Therapy in Patients Suffering from Non-Specific Chronic Low Back Pain—A Systematic Review

Thermal therapy is frequently used as an adjunct to treatment in patients suffering from chronic low back pain. It is also an inherent part of patients’ self-administered pain treatment. This review aims to update the evidence for thermal therapy treatments in non-specific chronic low back pain patients and to rate the methodological quality of the corresponding clinical trials. Previous studies have reported contradictory evidence for the effectiveness of thermal therapy. An electronic search on MEDLINE (PubMed), PEDro, CENTRAL and CINHAL databases was conducted between May 2016 and February 2018. Clinical trials comparing local thermal therapy to conservative or no treatment were assessed for eligibility. Pain, physical function and global health were defined as outcome parameters. A total of n = 9 studies met the inclusion criteria. All of them applied an electrophysical agent as the thermal treatment: continuous ultrasound (n = 6), short-wave diathermy (n = 2), microwave diathermy (n = 1). Out of the n = 6 studies on ultrasound treatment, n = 2 reported significant within and between-group results for pain reduction after 4 to 6 weeks of treatment. Both short-wave diathermy studies demonstrated significant between-group results for pain reduction after 3 weeks of treatment. Contradictory results for all other observed outcome parameters were reported regardless of the intervention. Moreover, significant within-group results for the control groups questioned the effectiveness of the intervention treatments. Therefore, the effect of thermal therapy, (electrophysical agents), is not superior to any control treatment except for ultrasound treatment on short-term pain reduction.

Differences in brain structure in patients with distinct sites of chronic pain:A voxel-based morphometric analysis

A reduction in gray matter volume is common in patients with chronic back pain, and different types of pain are associated with gray matter abnormalities in distinct brain regions. To examine differ- ences in brain morphology in patients with low back pain or neck and upper back pain, we investi- gated changes in gray matter volume in chronic back pain patients having different sites of pain using voxel-based morphometry. A reduction in cortical gray matter volume was found primarily in the left postcentral gyrus and in the left precuneus and bilateral cuneal cortex of patients with low back pain. In these patients, there was an increase in subcortical gray matter volume in the bilateral putamen and accumbens, right pallidum, right caudate nucleus, and left amygdala. In upper back pain patients, reduced cortical gray matter volume was found in the left precentral and left postcen- tral cortices. Our findings suggest that regional gray matter volume abnormalities in low back pain patients are more extensive than in upper back pain patients. Subcortical gray matter volume in- creases are found only in patients with low back pain.

Research Findings Using Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Chronic Pain

Chronic pain is a complex condition that is very detrimental to physical and psychological wellbeing. It carries a significant level of disability and economic burden. Pain patients frequently experience comorbid mental illness (e.g. depression, anxiety, PTSD, insomnia) and often require psychotherapeutic interventions in addition to medication management. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) have emerged as a means to treat several chronic conditions (e.g. chronic pain, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, stress, insomnia). The objective of this review is to evaluate the current research on the use of MBIs in chronic pain managment. Although there are several controlled trials on the use of MBIs in chronic pain management, only a few studies were found that demonstrated significant effects on pain intensity, quality of life, as well as physical and psychological functioning. Therefore, the current evidence is mixed and there are insufficient data to definitively confirm the full impact of the use of MBIs in chronic pain conditions such as fibromyalgia, chronic low back pain, rheumatoid arthritis, and chronic musculoskeletal pain. The lack of compelling evidence at this time signals a demand for higher quality investigations in this area. Research examining MBIs and concomitant CBT may be of great value in order to synergize and strengthen patient outcomes.

Physical activity and chronic back conditions:A population-based pooled study of 60,134 adults

Background:Little is known about the association between different types of physical activity(PA)and chronic back conditions(CBCs)at the population level.We investigated the association between levels of total and type-specific PA participation and CBCs.Methods'.The sample comprised 60,134 adults aged>16 years who participated in the Health Survey for England and Scottish Health Survey from 1994 to 2008.Multiple logistic regression models,adjusted for potential confbunders,were used to examine the association between total and type-specific PA volume(walking,domestic activity,sport/exercise,cycling,football/rugby,running/jogging,manual work,and housework)and the prevalence of CBCs.Results'.We found an inverse association between total PA volume and prevalence of CBCs.Compared with inactive participants,the fully adjusted odds ratio(OR)for very active participants(≥15 metabolic equivalent h/week)was 0.77(95%confidence interval(CI):0.69—0.85).Participants reporting≥300 min/week of moderate-intensity activity and≥75 min/week of vigorous-intensity activity had 24%(95%CI:6%—39%)and 21%(95%C1:11%—30%)lower odds of CBCs,respectively.Higher odds of CBCs were observed for participation in high-level manual domestic activity(OR=1.22;95%CI:1.00-1.48).Sport/exercise was associated with CBCs in a less consistent manner(e.g.,OR=1.18(95%CI:1.06—1.32)for low levels and OR=0.82(95%CI:0.72—0.93)for high levels of sport/exercise).Conclusion'.PA volume is inversely associated with the prevalence of CBCs.

Effectiveness of hip upslip correction method on ambulation and back pain in patients with lumbar discopathy:a case report

Background:Low back pain can be caused by a variety of accidents,ailments,or diseases,the most common of which is a back muscle problem or tendon injury.The intensity of pain varies from mild to severe.Lower back pain usually improves with rest,pain medications,and physical therapy(PT).Injections of cortisone and manual treatments such as osteopathic or chiropractic manipulation can help reduce pain and speed up the healing process.Some back injuries and disorders necessitate surgery.Methods:A multidisciplinary team evaluation was applied.The patient received medications for a prolonged period that lasted more than 4 to 6 weeks without improvement.Seven sessions of conservative and physical therapy manipulation were applied over a period of two weeks to correct the lower body mechanics and realign the body posture properly.Results:The neglected adolescent patients responded well to physical therapy sessions.The patient can walk with normal body posture and practice his activities of daily life without obstacles.The right up-slip hip was corrected successfully,and both posterior iliac spine joints were functional after the intervention.The patient expressed his satisfaction with physical therapy treatment.Conclusion:Corrections of body mechanics in patients with discopathy should be taken into consideration during treatment.

运动疗法通过机械-化学偶联治疗慢性非特异性下背痛

背景:目前运动疗法是非药物治疗腰痛的有效方法,运动疗法可通过骨骼和肌肉之间的机械-化学偶联维持腰椎的稳定,但目前尚无关于运动疗法通过机械-化学偶联缓解慢性非特异性下背痛之间研究进展及最佳治疗方案的明确阐述。目的:综述运动疗法时椎旁肌通过机械-化学偶联影响腰椎稳定性进而缓解慢性非特异性下背痛的相关研究进展,以及目前运动疗法治疗慢性非特异性下背痛的最佳方案。方法:在万方数据库、中国知网、维普、Web of Science和PubMed数据库进行文献检索,以“慢性非特异性下背痛,腰椎稳定,椎旁肌,运动疗法”为中文检索词,以“chronic nonspecific low back pain,lumbar stabilization,paravertebral muscle,exercise therapy”为英文检索词,检索各数据库建库至2024年1月发表的相关文献,最终纳入93篇文献进行归纳总结。结果与结论:运动疗法可以通过适当的机械刺激作用于椎旁肌和骨骼并使其产生相应的变化。运动疗法主要通过机械-化学偶联方式来提高椎旁肌的质量,进而维持腰椎稳定,从而更好地缓解慢性非特异性下背痛,是慢性非特异性下背痛的重要干预措施。但是,对于运动疗法通过腰椎稳定来治疗慢性非特异性下背痛的确切有效方案尚无明确报道。个体化运动方案的制定对于慢性非特异性下背痛的治疗和预后尤为重要。同一个体的肌肉质量与骨骼质量是密切相关的,影像学评估椎旁肌的质量和体积对于疾病的发现和干预具有重要意义。

生物反馈助力电刺激对慢性非特异性腰痛患者下肢步行功能的改善

背景:国内外关于慢性非特异性腰痛生物反馈疗法和三维步态功能分析的相关研究已开展很多,但是对二者结合的研究少有报道。目的:利用三维步态分析采集步态参数数据,研究生物反馈助力电刺激对慢性非特异性腰痛患者步行能力的改变效果。方法:选择2021年6月至2022年9月在广东药科大学附属第一医院收治的60例慢性非特异性腰痛患者,男34例,女26例,年龄32-58岁。采用随机数字表法将60例患者分为对照组(n=30)与试验组(n=30),两组患者均接受腰部动态干扰电的常规治疗(20 min/次,1次/d,每周5次,持续治疗20次),对照组患者在常规治疗的基础上进行仰卧搭桥和俯卧搭桥的悬吊核心肌群训练(每周5次,持续治疗20次),试验组在对照组治疗的基础上进行生物反馈助力电刺激治疗(20 min/次,1次/d,每周5次,持续治疗20次)。比较分析两组患者治疗前后的腰痛评分、肌电信号平均值和步态参数。结果与结论:①两组患者治疗结束后的数字类比表评分、日本骨科协会(JOA)评分、Oswestry功能障碍指数均较治疗前明显改善(P<0.05),试验组治疗结束后的数字类比表评分、JOA评分、Oswestry功能障碍指数均优于对照组(P<0.05);②两组患者治疗结束后的腹直肌、臀大肌、竖脊肌表面肌电平均值均高于治疗前(P<0.05),试验组治疗结束后的腹直肌、臀大肌、竖脊肌表面肌电平均值均高于对照组(P<0.05);③两组患者治疗结束后的步宽、步速、步频、健患侧步长比值、健患侧支撑相比值、患健侧摆动相比值、健患侧髋关节及膝关节矢状面活动度和健患侧足偏角均优于治疗前(P<0.05),试验组治疗结束后的上述指标均优于对照组(P<0.05);④结果表明,生物反馈助力电刺激能明显缓解慢性非特异性腰痛,改善了患者下肢步行功能。

Management of lumbar zygapophysial (facet) joint pain

AIM: To investigate the diagnostic validity and therapeutic value of lumbar facet joint interventions in managing chronic low back pain.METHODS: The review process applied systematic evidence-based assessment methodology of controlled trials of diagnostic validity and randomized controlled trials of therapeutic efficacy. Inclusion criteria encompassed all facet joint interventions performed in a controlled fashion. The pain relief of greater than 50% was the outcome measure for diagnostic accuracy assessment of the controlled studies with ability to perform previously painful movements, whereas, for randomized controlled therapeutic efficacy studies, the primary outcome was significant pain relief and the secondary outcome was a positive change in functional status. For the inclusion of the diagnostic controlled studies, all studies must have utilized either placebo controlled facet joint blocks or comparative local anesthetic blocks. In assessing therapeutic interventions, short-term and long-term reliefs were defined as either up to 6 mo or greater than 6 mo of relief. The literature search was extensive utilizing various types of electronic search media including Pub Med from 1966 onwards, Cochrane library, National Guideline Clearinghouse, clinicaltrials.gov, along with other sources includingprevious systematic reviews, non-indexed journals, and abstracts until March 2015. Each manuscript included in the assessment was assessed for methodologic quality or risk of bias assessment utilizing the Quality Appraisal of Reliability Studies checklist for diagnostic interventions, and Cochrane review criteria and the Interventional Pain Management Techniques- Quality Appraisal of Reliability and Risk of Bias Assessment tool for therapeutic interventions. Evidence based on the review of the systematic assessment of controlled studies was graded utilizing a modified schema of qualitative evidence with best evidence synthesis, variable from level Ⅰ to level Ⅴ.RESULTS: Across all databases, 16 high quality diagnostic accuracy studies were identified. In addition, multiple studies assessed the influence of multiple factors on diagnostic validity. In contrast to diagnostic validity studies, therapeutic efficacy trials were limited to a total of 14 randomized controlled trials, assessing the efficacy of intraarticular injections, facet or zygapophysial joint nerve blocks, and radiofrequency neurotomy of the innervation of the facet joints. The evidence for the diagnostic validity of lumbar facet joint nerve blocks with at least 75% pain relief with ability to perform previously painful movements was level Ⅰ, based on a range of level Ⅰ to Ⅴ derived from a best evidence synthesis. For therapeutic interventions, the evidence was variable from level Ⅱ to Ⅲ, with level Ⅱ evidence for lumbar facet joint nerve blocks and radiofrequency neurotomy for long-term improvement(greater than 6 mo), and level Ⅲ evidence for lumbosacral zygapophysial joint injections for short-term improvement only.CONCLUSION: This review provides significant evidence for the diagnostic validity of facet joint nerve blocks, and moderate evidence for therapeutic radiofrequency neurotomy and therapeutic facet joint nerve blocks in managing chronic low back pain.

衰弱与抑郁在老年慢性腰背痛患者功能障碍与疼痛灾难化间的链式中介作用

目的:分析衰弱、抑郁在老年慢性腰背痛患者功能障碍与疼痛灾难化之间的链式中介作用,以期为老年慢性腰背痛患者疼痛干预管理提供建议与指引。方法:采用横断面研究方法,便利抽取2023年2月—11月上海市某三级甲等医院收治的253例老年慢性腰背痛患者为研究对象。采用一般资料调查问卷、功能障碍指数量表、FRAIL衰弱量表、患者健康问卷抑郁量表、疼痛灾难化量表对患者进行调查。采用Process 3.3宏程序分析衰弱和抑郁在患者功能障碍与疼痛灾难化之间的链式中介作用,并采用Amos 28.0软件构建结构方程模型。结果:Pearson相关分析结果显示,功能障碍指数、衰弱、抑郁、疼痛灾难化得分两两呈正相关(r=0.496~0.741,P<0.01)。功能障碍指数可正向影响衰弱(β=0.496,P<0.001);功能障碍指数和衰弱可正向影响抑郁(β=0.508、0.355,P<0.001),功能障碍指数、衰弱和抑郁可正向影响疼痛灾难化(β=0.355、0.244、0.351,P<0.001)。患者功能障碍指数对疼痛灾难化的直接效应为0.330,占总效应的49.1%;衰弱和抑郁在患者功能障碍与疼痛灾难化间的总间接效应为0.342,占总效应的50.9%。衰弱在功能障碍与疼痛灾难化之间的间接效应、抑郁在功能障碍与疼痛灾难化之间的间接效应、衰弱和抑郁在功能障碍与疼痛灾难化之间的间接效应分别为0.114、0.169、0.059。结论:老年慢性腰背痛患者的功能障碍不仅可直接影响疼痛灾难化,还可以通过衰弱、抑郁的中介作用,以及衰弱和抑郁的链式中介作用间接影响疼痛灾难化。

从中西医角度浅谈慢性腰痛的复发

慢性腰痛(chronic low back pain,CLBP)具有病程长、发病率高、复发率高、致残率高等特点,降低CLBP的复发是一个重要课题。影响CLBP复发的西医角度内外因素有年龄、性别、脊柱先天畸形、前庭功能、心理因素、遗传、职业、平素姿势及中医角度的气血、体质、神。不仅要从结构上认识CLBP,还要从体质、气血、神等方面,在辨证体系指导下做综合调整,方能激活自身的自愈功能,实现降低CLBP的复发。

复元止痛方辅助腰背肌功能训练对腰椎术后慢性腰痛患者疼痛缓解和腰椎功能康复的影响

目的探讨复元止痛方辅助腰背肌功能训练对腰椎术后慢性腰痛患者疼痛缓解和腰椎功能康复的影响。方法选取2021年1月-2023年1月收治的腰椎术后慢性腰痛患者86例,分为对照组和观察组,各43例。对照组患者采用塞来昔布胶囊口服+腰背肌功能训练治疗,观察组患者在对照组治疗基础上联合复元止痛方治疗,连续治疗4周。观察2组患者治疗前后中医症状积分、VAS和ODI评分、血清炎性因子[肿瘤坏死因子-α(tumor necrosis factor-α,TNF-α)、白介素-6(interleukin-6,IL-6)、C反应蛋白(C-reactive protein,CRP)]水平改善情况,并比较2组治疗后总有效率及治疗方案的安全性。结果治疗后,2组腰痛如针刺、疼痛拒按、腰椎活动受限、舌质紫黯积分,VAS评分,ODI评分均明显降低(P<0.05),且观察组治疗后中医症状积分及量表评分均低于对照组(P<0.05);2组TNF-α、IL-6、CRP均显著下降(P<0.05),观察组低于对照组(P<0.05);观察组总有效率93.02%明显高于对照组76.74%(P<0.05);观察组药物不良反应总发生率4.65%明显低于对照组23.26%(P<0.05)。结论采用复元止痛方配合腰背肌功能训练治疗腰椎术后慢性腰痛,能够有效减轻疼痛程度,降低炎性因子水平,促进腰椎功能恢复和临床症状缓解,且治疗安全性较高。

针刺核心肌群联合康复训练治疗慢性非特异性腰痛的临床观察

【目的】观察针刺核心肌群联合康复训练治疗慢性非特异性腰痛的临床疗效。【方法】将96例慢性非特异性腰痛患者随机分为观察组和对照组,每组各48例,对照组给予康复训练,观察组在对照组治疗的基础上,给予针刺核心肌群训练。2组患者均连续治疗2周。治疗2周后,评价2组临床疗效,观察2组患者治疗前后腹横肌与多裂肌均方根(RMS)值的变化情况,以及Oswestry功能障碍指数评分、Roland-Morris功能障碍调查表评分、魁北克腰痛障碍量表评分的情况。比较2组患者治疗前后血清β-内啡肽、血清P物质、血清前列腺素E2水平的变化情况。治疗后随访5个月,评价2组患者的复发情况。【结果】(1)观察组总有效率为93.75%(45/48),对照组为81.25%(39/48)。观察组疗效优于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。(2)治疗后,2组患者的Oswestry功能障碍指数评分、Roland-Morris功能障碍调查表评分、魁北克腰痛障碍量表评分明显改善(P<0.05),且观察组在改善Oswestry功能障碍指数评分、Roland-Morris功能障碍调查表评分、魁北克腰痛障碍量表评分方面明显优于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。(3)治疗后,2组患者的腹横肌、多裂肌RMS值明显改善(P<0.05),且观察组在改善腹横肌、多裂肌RMS值方面明显优于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。(4)治疗后,2组患者β-内啡肽、P物质、前列腺素E2水平均明显改善(P<0.05),且观察组在改善β-内啡肽、P物质、前列腺素E2水平方面均明显优于对照组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。(5)治疗后观察组复发率为6.25%(3/48),对照组为20.83%(10/48),观察组复发率明显低于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。【结论】针刺核心肌群联合康复训练治疗慢性非特异性腰痛,能明显改善患者的临床症状,改善患者β-内啡肽、P物质、前列腺素E2水平,临床疗效显著。

麦肯基手法联合核心肌群训练在慢性非特异性下腰痛患者的应用效果

目的:探讨麦肯基手法联合核心肌群训练在慢性非特异性下腰痛患者中的应用效果。方法:选择2022年1月—2023年9月咸宁市中心医院康复科收治的60例慢性非特异性下腰痛患者作为研究对象,按随机数表法将其分为对照组与研究组,各30例。对照组实施核心肌群训练治疗,研究组在对照组基础上实施麦肯基手法治疗。比较两组治疗前后疼痛评分、腰椎曲线指数、腰椎功能、多裂肌横截面积、生活质量。结果:治疗后,两组静息时、活动时视觉模拟评分法(VAS)评分较治疗前降低,且研究组低于对照组,两组腰椎曲线指数、腰椎功能评分、多裂肌横截面积及生理、心理、环境、社交评分较治疗前升高,且研究组高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论:慢性非特异性下腰痛患者核心肌群训练治疗时,应用麦肯基手法能更好地改善腰椎功能、腰椎曲度,缓解腰痛,有利于提升生活质量。