Dr. Barry Dworkin

Meta-analysis finds that most back pain treatment modalities are ineffective with only a few having evidence of efficacy.

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for March 25, 2025

Source:
Can’t Kick Your Lower Back Pain? There’s a Reason For That, Study Finds

Reference:
Analgesic effects of non-surgical and non-interventional treatments for low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis of placebo-controlled randomised trials

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