CBN Published Reviews

Acupuncture and dry-needling for low-back pain. Issue 1, 2005 (updated)
(abstract & synopsis) (Spine)
Published: Spine, 2005, April 15;30(8):944-963

Acupuncture for neck disorders. Issue 3, 2006
(abstract & synopsis) (Spine)
Published: Spine, 2007, January 15;32(2):236-243

Advice to rest in bed versus advice to stay active for acute low-back pain and sciatica. Issue 6, 2010
(abstract & synopsis) (Résumé et Résumé simplifié)

Advice to stay active as a single treatment for low-back pain and sciatica. Issue 2, 2002
(Withdrawn) (Spine)
Published: Spine, 2002, Aug 15;27(16):1736-1741

Antidepressants for non-specific low-back pain. Issue 3, 2009 (update)
(abstract & synopsis) (HBNS news alert)

Arthroplasty versus fusion in single-level cervical degenerative disc disease. Issue 9, 2012
(abstract & synopsis) (Spine)
Published: Spine 2013; e-pub (ahead of print)

Back schools for non-specific low-back pain. Issue 1, 2005 (updated)
(abstract & synopsis) (Spine)
Published: Spine, 2005, 30(19):2153-63

Bed rest for acute low-back pain and sciatica. Issue 4, 2004 (updated)
(abstract & synopsis) (Spine)
Published: Spine, 2005; 30(5):541-6

Behavioural treatment for chronic low-back pain. Issue 7, 2010 (updated)
(abstract & synopsis) (Spine)
Published: Spine 2000; Oct 15;25(20):2688-2699 (refers to 2005 update)

Botulinum toxin for subacute/chronic neck pain. Issue 7, 2011
(abstract & synopsis) (Résumé et Résumé simplifié)

Botulinum toxin injections for low-back pain and sciatica. Issue 1, 2011
(abstract & synopsis)

Braces for idiopathic scoliosis in adolescents. Issue 6, 2015
(abstract & synopsis) (Spine)
Published: Spine 41(23):1813-1825

Chinese herbal medicine for chronic neck pain due to cervical degenerative disc disease. Issue 1, 2010
(abstract & synopsis) (Résumé et Résumé simplifié)

Cognitive-behavioural treatment for subacute and chronic neck pain. Issue 5, 2015
(abstract & synopsis)

Combined chiropractic interventions for low-back pain. Issue 4, 2010 The most popular podcast in 2010!
(abstract & synopsis) (Podcast) (HBNS news alert) (Spine)
Published: Spine 2011; 36(3):230-42

Conservative treatments for whiplash. Issue 2, 2007 (updated)
(abstract & synopsis) (Spine)
Published: Spine 2001; Feb 15;26(4):E64-E73 (refers to 2000 review)

Effectiveness of posterior decompression techniques compared with conventional laminectomy for lumbar stenosis. Issue 3, 2015
(abstract & synopsis)

Electrotherapy for neck pain. Issue 8, 2013 (updated)
(abstract & synopsis) (Spine)
Published: Spine 2005; November 1; 30(21):E641-E648 

Additional materials (2017): OIS scale 0-10 ; OIS scale 0-100 

Exercise therapy for treatment of non-specific low back pain. Issue 3, 2005 (updated)
(abstract & synopsis) (Annals of Internal Medicine) (Practice Perspectives )
Published: Annals of Internal Medicine 2005 May 3;142(9):776-85.
Summary for patients in: Annals of Internal Medicine 2005 May 3;142(9):I72.
Published: Annals of Internal Medicine 2005 May 3;142(9):765-75.
Summary for patients in: Annals of Internal Medicine 2005 May 3;142(9):I71

Exercises for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Issue 8, 2012
(abstract & synopsis)

Exercises for mechanical neck disorders. Issue 1, 2015
(abstract & synopsis) (Musculoskeletal Science and Practice (formerly Manual Therapy))
Published: Musculoskeletal Science and Practice 24:25-45

Exercises for prevention of recurrences of low-back pain. Issue 1, 2010
(abstract & synopsis) (Résumé et Résumé simplifié) (Occupational and Environmental Medicine)
Published: Occupational and Environmental Medicine 2010;67:795-6

Herbal medicine for low-back pain. Issue 12, 2014 (updated)
(abstract & synopsis) (Spine)
Published: Spine 2016; January 1; 41(2):116-133 (refers to 2014 review)

Individual patient education for low-back pain. Issue 1, 2008 (updated)
(abstract & synopsis)

Injection therapy for subacute and chronic low-back pain. Issue 3, 2008 (updated)
(abstract & synopsis) (Spine)
Published: Spine 2001; Mar 1;26(5):501-515 (refers to 1999 review)

Insoles for prevention and treatment of low-back pain. Issue 4, 2007
(abstract & synopsis) (Spine)
Published: Spine 2009; Apr 20; 34(9):924-933.

Low level laser therapy for non-specific low-back pain. Issue 2, 2008 (updated)
(abstract & synopsis)

Lumbar supports for prevention and treatment of low-back pain. Issue 2, 2008 (updated)
(abstract & synopsis) (Spine) (Podcast)
Published: Spine 2001; Feb 15;26(4):377-386 (refers to 2000 review)

Manipulation or mobilisation for neck pain. Issue 9, 2015
(abstract & synopsis) (Musculoskeletal Science and Practice (formerly Manual Therapy))
Published: Musculoskeletal Science and Practice (formerly Manual Therapy)

Manual material handling advice and assistive devices for preventing and treating back pain in workers. Issue 6, 2011 (updated)
(abstract & synopsis) (BMJ)
Published: BMJ 2008; Jan 31; e-pub ahead of print

Massage for low-back pain. Issue 4, 2008 (updated)
(abstract & synopsis) (Spine)
Published: Spine 2009; Jul 15; 34(16):1669-84. (refers to 2008 review)

Massage for mechanical neck disorders. Issue 9, 2012 (updated)
(abstract & synopsis) (Spine)
Published: Spine 2007; February 1; 32(3):353-362

Mechanical traction for neck pain with or without radiculopathy. Issue 3, 2008
(abstract & synopsis)

Medicinal and injection therapies for mechanical neck disorders. Issue 3, 2007 (updated)
(abstract & synopsis) (The Journal of Rheumatology)
Published: The Journal of Rheumatology 2006; 33(5):957-967 (refers to 2005 review)

Minimally invasive discectomy versus microdiscectomy/open discectomy for symptomatic lumbar disc herniation. Issue 9, 2014
(abstract & synopsis)

Motor control exercise for chronic non-specific low-back pain. Issue 1, 2016
(abstract & synopsis) (Spine)
Published: Spine 41(16):1284-95

Motor control exercise for acute non-specific low back pain. Issue 2, 2016
(abstract & synopsis) (Spine)
Published: Spine 41(16):1284-95

Multidisciplinary biopsychosocial rehabilitation for chronic low-back pain. Issue 9, 2014 (updated)
(abstract & synopsis) (Linkages) (BMJ)
Published: BMJ 2001;322:1511-1516 (refers to 2002 review)

Multidisciplinary biopsychosocial rehabilitation for neck and shoulder pain among working age adults. Issue 2, 2003 (updated)
(abstract & synopsis) (Spine)
Published: Spine 2001; Jan 15;26(2):174-181

Multidisciplinary biopsychosocial rehabilitation for subacute low-back pain among working age adults. Issue 2, 2003 (updated)
(abstract & synopsis) (Spine)
Published: Spine 2001; Feb 1;26(3):262-269

Muscle energy technique for non-specific low-back pain. Issue 2, 2015
(abstract & synopsis) (International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine)
PublishedInternational Journal of Osteopathic Medicine 2016; 20, 41-52

Muscle relaxants for non-specific low-back pain. Issue 4, 2003
(abstract & synopsis) (Spine)
Published: Spine 2003; Sept 1;28(17):1978-1992

Neuroreflexotherapy for non-specific low-back pain. Issue 4, 2009 (updated)
(abstract & synopsis) (Spine)
Published: Spine 2005, March 15;30(6):E148-153 (refers to 2005 review)

Nonoperative treatment for lumbar spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication. Issue 8, 2013
(abstract & synopsis)

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for low-back pain. Issue 1, 2008 (updated)
(abstract & synopsis) (Podcast) (HBNS news alert) (Linkages) (Spine)
Published: Spine 2008; Jul 15;33(16):1766-74.

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for sciatica. Issue 10, 2016
(abstract & synopsis) (Spine)
Published: Spine 2017; Apr 15;42(8):586-594

Opioids compared to placebo or other treatments for chronic low-back pain. Issue 8, 2013 (updated)
(abstract & synopsis)

Patient education for neck pain with or without radiculopathy. Issue 3, 2012 (updated)
(abstract & synopsis)

Physical conditioning programs for improving work outcomes in workers with back pain. Issue 8, 2013 (updated)
(abstract & synopsis) (Résumé et Résumé simplifié) (Spine)
Published: Spine 2003; Oct 1;28(19):E391-E395 (refers to 2003 review)

Physical examination for lumbar radiculopathy due to disc herniation in patients with low-back pain. Issue 2, 2010
(abstract & synopsis) (Résumé et Résumé simplifié)

Pilates for low back pain. Issue 7, 2015
(abstract & synopsis) (Spine)
Published: Spine 2016; 41(12):1013-1021 

Prolotherapy injections for chronic low-back pain. Issue 4, 2009 (updated)
(abstract & synopsis) (Spine) (wsj.com)
Published: Spine 2004; Oct 1;29(19):2126-2133 (refers to 2004 review)

Radiofrequency denervation for neck and back pain. Issue 1, 2003
(abstract & synopsis) (Spine)
Published: Spine 2003; Aug 15;28(16):1877-1888

Red flags to screen for malignancy in patients with low-back pain. Issue 2, 2013
(abstract & synopsis) (Podcast) (JAAPA) (BMJ)

Red flags to screen for vertebral fracture in patients presenting with low-back pain. Issue 1, 2013
(abstract & synopsis) (BMJ)

Rehabilitation after lumber disc surgery. Issue 3, 2014 (updated)
(abstract & synopsis) (Spine)
Published: Spine 2009; Aug 1;34(17):1839-1848 (refers to 2008 update)

Rehabilitation following surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis. Issue 12, 2013
(abstract & synopsis) (Podcast) CBRG Best Review Award Winner 2014

Single or double-level anterior interbody fusion techniques for cervical degenerative disc disease. Issue 3, 2011 (updated)
(abstract & synopsis)

Spinal manipulative therapy for acute low-back pain. Issue 9, 2012
(abstract & synopsis) (HBNS article) (Spine) (Podcast)
Published: Spine 2013;38(3):E158-77.

Spinal manipulative therapy for chronic low-back pain. Issue 2, 2011
(abstract & synopsis) (Spine) (Podcast) Most cited CBRG review of 2013!
Published: Spine 2011;36(13):E825-46. 

Spinal manipulative therapy for low-back pain. Issue 1, 2004
(abstract & synopsis) (Annals of Internal Medicine)
Published: Ann Intern Med. 2003; 138:871-881

Superficial heat or cold for low back pain. Issue 4, 2005
(abstract & synopsis) (Spine)
Published: Spine 2006; 31(9):998-1006

Surgery for cervical radiculopathy or myelopathy. Issue 1, 2010 (updated)
(abstract & synopsis) (Résumé et Résumé simplifié) (Spine) (BMJ)
Published: Spine 2002; Apr 1;27(7):736-747 (refers to 2001 review)
Published: BMJ 2010; Jul 13;341:c3108. doi: 10.1136/bmj.c3108. (refers to 2010 review)

Surgery for degenerative lumber spondylosis. Issue 4, 2005 (updated)
(abstract & synopsis) (Spine)
Published: Spine 2005; October 15; 30(20):2312-2320

Surgical versus non-surgical interventions in people with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Issue 4, 2015
(abstract & synopsis)

Surgical versus non-surgical treatment for lumbar spinal stenosis. Issue 1, 2016
(abstract & synopsis) (Spine)
Published:

Surgical interventions for lumbar disc prolapse. Issue 2, 2007 (updated)
(abstract & synopsis) (Spine)
Published: Spine 1999; Sept 1;24(17):1820-1832 (refers to 1999 review)

Therapeutic ultrasound for chronic low-back pain. Issue 3, 2014.
(abstract & synopsis)

Total disc replacement for chronic back pain in the presence of disc degeneration. Issue 9, 2012
(abstract & synopsis) (media) (Spine)
Published: Spine 2013; Jan 1; 38(1):24-36.

Traction for low-back pain with or without sciatica. Issue 8, 2013 (updated)
(abstract & synopsis) (Spine)
Published: Spine 2006; June 15; 31(14):1591-1599 (refers to 2005 review)

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for chronic low-back pain. Issue 4, 2008 (updated)
(abstract & synopsis) (Spine)
Published: Spine 2005; December 1; 30(23):2657-2666 (refers to 2005 review)

Workplace interventions for neck pain in workers. Issue 4, 2011
(abstract & synopsis)