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Low Back Pain (Lumbago) Summary

2043 relevant articles (260 outcomes, 427 trials/studies) found for this Disease

Description: Acute or chronic pain in the lumbar or sacral regions, which may be associated with musculo-ligamentous SPRAINS AND STRAINS; INTERVERTEBRAL DISK DISPLACEMENT; and other conditions.

Also Known As: Lumbago; Lower Back Pain; Mechanical Low Back Pain; Back Pain, Low; Low Back Ache Show All >>

Key Drugs and Agents for Low Back Pain

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Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
  1. Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents (NSAIDs) : 11 outcomes 10 studies in 34 results : IBA
  2. Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) : 7 outcomes 11 studies in 33 results : FDA 392 Generic
  3. Diclofenac (SR 38) : 5 outcomes 14 studies in 26 results : FDA 36 Generic
  4. Tramadol : 5 outcomes 9 studies in 19 results : FDA 23 Generic
  5. Placebos : 5 outcomes 3 studies in 9 results : IBA
  6. etoricoxib : 4 outcomes 12 studies in 15 results : IBA
  7. salicylhydroxamic acid (SHAM) : 4 outcomes 10 studies in 30 results : IBA
  8. Lidocaine (Xylocaine) : 4 outcomes 6 studies in 23 results : FDA 160 Generic
  9. Morphine (MS Contin) : 4 outcomes 6 studies in 17 results : FDA 37 Generic
  10. Opioid Analgesics (Opioids) : 4 outcomes 4 studies in 29 results : IBA
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Diseases Related to Low Back Pain

  1. Pain (Aches)
  2. Syndrome
  3. Osteoarthritis
  4. Sciatica (Sciatic Neuralgia)
  5. Neck Pain (Cervicalgia)
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Key Therapies for Low Back Pain

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  1. Spinal Manipulation : 28 outcomes 20 studies in 85 results
  2. Musculoskeletal Manipulations (Manipulative Therapy) : 17 outcomes 23 studies in 77 results
  3. Exercise Therapy (Therapy, Exercise) : 15 outcomes 22 studies in 54 results
  4. Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation (TENS) : 13 outcomes 11 studies in 53 results
  5. Traction : 9 outcomes 10 studies in 54 results
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