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Published in: Pain and Therapy 1/2018

Open Access 01-06-2018 | Review

Behavioral Therapy Approaches for the Management of Low Back Pain: An Up-To-Date Systematic Review

Authors: Kristallia Vitoula, Annalena Venneri, Giustino Varrassi, Antonella Paladini, Panagiota Sykioti, Joy Adewusi, Panagiotis Zis

Published in: Pain and Therapy | Issue 1/2018

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Abstract

Low back pain is one of the most common causes for seeking medical treatment and it is estimated that one in two people will experience low back pain at some point during their lifetimes. Management of low back pain includes pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches. Non-pharmaceutical treatments include interventions such as acupuncture, spinal manipulation, and psychotherapy. The latter is especially important as patients who suffer from low back pain often have impaired quality of life and also suffer from depression. Depressive symptoms can appear because back pain limits patients’ ability to work and engage in their usual social activities. The aim of this systematic review was to overview the behavioral approaches that can be used in the management of patients with low back pain. Approaches such as electromyography (EMG) biofeedback, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness-based stress reduction are discussed as non-pharmacological options in the management of low back pain.
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Metadata
Title
Behavioral Therapy Approaches for the Management of Low Back Pain: An Up-To-Date Systematic Review
Authors
Kristallia Vitoula
Annalena Venneri
Giustino Varrassi
Antonella Paladini
Panagiota Sykioti
Joy Adewusi
Panagiotis Zis
Publication date
01-06-2018
Publisher
Springer Healthcare
Published in
Pain and Therapy / Issue 1/2018
Print ISSN: 2193-8237
Electronic ISSN: 2193-651X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40122-018-0099-4

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