Myofascial low back pain treatment

Curr Pain Headache Rep. 2014 Sep;18(9):449. doi: 10.1007/s11916-014-0449-9.

Abstract

Myofascial pain is a common musculoskeletal problem, with the low back being one of the commonest affected regions. Several treatments have been used for myofascial low back pain through physical therapies, pharmacologic agents, injections, and other such therapies. This review will provide an update based on recently published literature in the field of myofascial low back pain along with a brief description of a sequenced, multidisciplinary treatment protocol called Skilled Hands-on Approach for the Release of myofascia, Articular, Neural and Soft tissue mobilization (SHARANS) protocol. A comprehensive multidisciplinary approach is recommended for the successful management of individuals with myofascial low back pain.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Analgesics, Opioid / therapeutic use
  • Complementary Therapies* / trends
  • Exercise Therapy / methods
  • Humans
  • Low Back Pain / physiopathology
  • Low Back Pain / therapy*
  • Low-Level Light Therapy / methods
  • Myofascial Pain Syndromes / physiopathology
  • Myofascial Pain Syndromes / therapy*
  • Physical Therapy Modalities* / trends
  • Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
  • Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation / methods

Substances

  • Analgesics, Opioid