Up to 80% of people suffer from low back pain at some point in their lives and it’s the second most frequent symptom-related reason for physician visits after the common cold. Around 5-10% of patients develop persistent back pain. This complex condition involving various pain mechanisms, can arise from physical damage to the musculoskeletal system (nociceptive pain) or nerve damage or dysfunction (neuropathic pain). The latter may be present without obvious physical findings. Neuropathic pain is a chronic condition that leads to persistent pain symptoms and usually develops when peripheral nerves are damaged as a result of injury, inflammation, or disease like diabetes.
Pain in the lower back area can significantly reduce quality of life. Consequences include significant work-related disability and medical expenses. As the population ages, the number of individuals with this issue is likely to increase substantially.
The two most common ways to treat lower back pain are with physical therapy or analgesics. However, they both come with limitations. The issue with physical therapy is, that it can help relieve the pain and improve mobility to a certain point, but it does not address its source – neuronal damage. And the issue with analgesics is, that they should not be taken over long periods due to side effects and the possibility of leading to dependence.Many are turning to natural alternatives, though most target symptoms rather than the underlying cause.
The clinical trial evaluated the efficacy of >Your< Back Pain Capsules and a rehabilitation program (physical therapy) in patients with chronic lumbosacral radicular syndrome (LRS). It involved 247 participants with MRI-confirmed LRS persisting for more than 3 months. Participants were randomized into two groups: the study group received >Your< Back Pain Capsules and rehabilitation, while the control group received a placebo and rehabilitation. The trial lasted 3 months.