Abstract
This literature review assesses the short and long term effectiveness for chronic pain management of single modality treatment approaches such as opioid use, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, massage therapy, manual therapy (soft tissue mobilization), instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization, myofascial release, acupuncture, soft tissue release, dry needle, trigger point injection, joint manipulation/joint mobilization, active release technique, strain counter strain, craniosacral therapy, stretching/exercise, McKenzie method, and kinesio taping in comparison to treatment methods that follow the biopsychosocial model such as the multidisciplinary approach, cognitive behavioral rehabilitation and Advanced Soft Tissue Release.
Highlights
Chronic pain affects a vast majority of the population
The National Institute of Health found that about 100 million Americans are affected by chronic pain, and a quarter of that number experience diminished quality of life and restricted activity due to moderate to severe chronic pain [1]
This review found that there was insignificant evidence that Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) was beneficial for treating musculoskeletal pathology, some evidence showed increased short-term joint range of motion
Summary
Chronic pain affects a vast majority of the population. It carries the potential to be highly debilitating and can restrict some from performing normal daily activities, such as working. The National Institute of Health found that about 100 million Americans are affected by chronic pain, and a quarter of that number experience diminished quality of life and restricted activity due to moderate to severe chronic pain [1]. There are many ways to treat chronic pain, and these modes of treatment usually fall into one of Copyright © All rights are reserved by Joseph Jacobs. Copyright © Joseph Jacobs two categories: single discipline approaches and multidiscipline approaches. Examples of single discipline approaches include opioid use, massage therapy, manual therapy, acupuncture, spine manipulation, stretching and exercises, dry needle, trigger points injection, and use of Kinesio Tape and other specialized instruments
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