Purpose Low back pain (LBP) is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Clinical research
advocates using the biopsychosocial model (BPS) to manage LBP, however there is still no …

The social determinants of health (SDH) are known to differentially impact outcomes from
many noncommunicable diseases; however, their potential role in low back pain (LBP) is …

Pain-related fear is considered a strong psychological predictor for both chronic pain and
disability. The aims of this study were to systematically review and critically appraise the …

Background: The global burden of chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a major concern in
public health. Several CLBP epidemiological studies have been conducted in high-income …

Background Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a common health problem in rural Nigeria but
access to rehabilitation is limited. Current clinical guidelines unanimously recommend …

Background Improving all aspects of physical function is an important goal of chronic pain
management. Few studies follow recent guidelines to comprehensively assess physical …

Background Globally, the leading cause of years lived with disability is low back pain (LBP).
Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is responsible for most of the cost and disability associated …

This pilot randomized clinical trial assessed the feasibility of implementing motor control
exercise (MCE) and patient education (PE) program for the management of chronic low back …

Background Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is the leading cause of disability and has been
extensively investigated in high-income countries (HICs), with little done in low-and middle …

Introduction The burden and impact of neck pain is high in African countries including
Nigeria. This study investigated the occupational biomechanical and occupational …