Study Design. Method guidelines for systematic reviews of trials of treatments for neck and
back pain. Objective. To help review authors design, conduct and report systematic reviews of …

Background: Chronic noncancer pain (CNCP) is a major health problem, for which opioids
provide one treatment option. However, evidence is needed about side effects, efficacy, and …

Background Low‐back pain (LBP) is one of the most common and costly musculoskeletal
problems in modern society. It is experienced by 70% to 80% of adults at some time in their …

Background Although low‐back pain is usually a self‐limiting and benign disease that tends
to improve spontaneously over time, a large variety of therapeutic interventions are …

Study Design. Method guideline for systematic reviews of trials of interventions for neck and
back pain, and related spinal disorders. Objective. To help authors design, conduct, and …

Objectives. To assess the effects of acupuncture and dry-needling for the treatment of
nonspecific low back pain. Background. Low back pain is usually a self-limiting condition that …

Background The use of muscle relaxants in the management of non‐specific low back pain
is controversial. It is not clear if they are effective, and concerns have been raised about the …

Background The use of opioids in the long‐term management of chronic low‐back pain (CLBP)
has increased dramatically. Despite this trend, the benefits and risks of these …

… Andrea Furlan is supported by a CIHR fellowship and by the University of Toronto, Centre
for Study of Pain. Internal funding came from the Institute for Research in Extramural Medicine, …

Background. Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common and costly musculoskeletal
problems in modern society. Proponents of massage therapy claim it can minimize pain and …