Cochrane Database Syst Rev September 2015 PMID 26329399

Massage for low-back pain.

Andrea D Furlan, Mario Giraldo, Amanda Baskwill, Emma Irvin, Marta Imamura

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What people are saying

The discussions reflect a cautious attitude towards the publication, with posts citing systematic reviews like Andrea D Furlan et al. and the Cochrane review that express low confidence in massage's effectiveness. Words like 'little confidence' and references to biases indicate skepticism, while mentions of scientific evidence suggest some engagement, but the overall tone points to limited impact on changing perceptions or practices.

AgreementLow agreement

Most discussions show skepticism or low confidence in the effectiveness of massage therapy for low-back pain, citing research reviews that highlight biases and low-quality evidence.

InterestModerate interest

The discussions demonstrate a moderate level of interest, with many posts referencing scientific studies and reviews, but some also show reluctance or doubt.

EngagementModerate engagement

There is some engagement through mentions of research, methodological concerns, and debates over massage efficacy, indicating a certain depth of discussion.

ImpactLow impact

The overall sentiment suggests that the publication's impact is limited, as many posts emphasize the lack of strong evidence supporting massage, which could influence clinical practice or public opinion modestly.

Abstract in brief

Low back pain (LBP) affects a large portion of adults and is costly, but massage therapy may help reduce pain and restore normal function.
A review of 25 randomized controlled trials found that massage could be beneficial, but most studies had biases and the quality of evidence was considered low to very low.
While massage showed some promise, more high-quality research is needed to confirm its effectiveness for different types of LBP, such as acute, subacute, or chronic.

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慢性症状の腰痛に対してのマッサージを行うと　痛み、機能改善がしっかり見られえるんですよね。 https://t.co/nTypYHUIOe　ただ、しっかりとしたマッサージの方法を知らないでやると逆効果になるのでよく注意です。練習あるのみ https://t.co/lutxO3i4ZK

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Ernesto Barrera

@ernestob.bsky.social · Bluesky

Massage for low-back pain→"We have very little confidence that massage is an effective treatment " [Cochrane] http://ow.ly/REgfO

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