Oftentimes, I am asked does inversion tables help back pain? Does aquatic therapy help back pain? How should I sleep for back pain? What’s a good sitting posture for back pain? If you want to know what the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine says about these and many other issues, read this article. ~ Dr. Broussard
Hegmann, Kurt T. MD, MPH
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine: March 2020 – Volume 62 – Issue 3 – p e111-e138
doi: 10.1097/JOM.0000000000001812
Abstract
Objective:
This abbreviated version of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine’s (ACOEM) Low Back Disorders Guideline reviews the evidence and recommendations developed for non-invasive and minimally invasive management of low back disorders.
Objective:
This abbreviated version of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine’s (ACOEM) Low Back Disorders Guideline reviews the evidence and recommendations developed for non-invasive and minimally invasive management of low back disorders.
Methods:
Systematic literature reviews were accomplished with article abstraction, critiquing, grading, evidence table compilation, and guideline finalization by a multidisciplinary expert panel and extensive peer-review to develop evidence-based guidance. Consensus recommendations were formulated when evidence was lacking. A total of 70 high-quality and 564 moderate-quality trials were identified for non-invasive low back disorders. Detailed algorithms were developed.
Systematic literature reviews were accomplished with article abstraction, critiquing, grading, evidence table compilation, and guideline finalization by a multidisciplinary expert panel and extensive peer-review to develop evidence-based guidance. Consensus recommendations were formulated when evidence was lacking. A total of 70 high-quality and 564 moderate-quality trials were identified for non-invasive low back disorders. Detailed algorithms were developed.
Results:
Guidance has been developed for the management of acute, subacute, and chronic low back disorders and rehabilitation. This includes 121 specific recommendations.
Guidance has been developed for the management of acute, subacute, and chronic low back disorders and rehabilitation. This includes 121 specific recommendations.
Conclusion:
Quality evidence should guide treatment for all phases of managing low back disorders.
Quality evidence should guide treatment for all phases of managing low back disorders.