Archive for February 2026
Thoracic Interventions May Reduce Fear of Movement in Low Back Pain Patients
Kinesiophobia is
defined as an excessive, irrational, and debilitating fear of physical movement or activity stemming from a perceived
vulnerability to painful injury or reinjury, which can lead patients to adopt behaviors that interfere with recovery. A
systematic review and meta-analysis of 11 randomized trials found that, among patients with low back pain and higher
levels of kinesiophobia, incorporating thoracic-focused interventions—such as breathing and chest mobility exercises—
into a multimodal treatment plan significantly reduced fear of movement and was associated with improved patient
outcomes. Disability and Rehabilitation, October 2025
Self-Efficacy Predicts Long-Term Outcomes in Chronic Low Back Pain
New research suggests that
greater confidence in one’s ability to manage pain and maintain function—often referred to as self-efficacy—was
associated with better treatment outcomes among 1,700 patients with chronic low back pain followed over two years.
These findings underscore the importance of incorporating patient education, active participation, and self-management
strategies in the care of musculoskeletal disorders, approaches commonly emphasized in chiropractic care.
Pain Medicine, October 2025
Monthly Pain Update – February 2026
Low back pain (LBP) is one of the costliest and most disabling conditions affecting older adults. Not only can pain and disability interfere with the ability to carry out activities of daily living, but proprioceptive deficits associated with low back pain can impair balance, increasing the risk of serious falls and injuries that can dramatically affect long-term health and independence. Despite clinical guidelines on effective management of low back pain in the senior population, these ten prominent myths persist and continue to hinder recovery:
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