Behavioural treatment for chronic low-back pain

• Published in: Cochrane database of systematic reviews no. 7; p. CD002014
• Main Authors: Henschke, Nicholas, Ostelo, Raymond Wjg, van Tulder, Maurits W, Vlaeyen, Johan Ws, Morley, Stephen, Assendelft, Willem Jj, Main, Chris J
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 07.07.2010
• Subjects: Behavior Therapy - methods; Chronic Disease; Conditioning, Operant; Depression - therapy; Humans; Low Back Pain - psychology; Low Back Pain - therapy; Muscle Relaxation; Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; Waiting Lists

Behavioural treatment is commonly used in the management of chronic low-back pain (CLBP) to reduce disability through modification of maladaptive pain behaviours and cognitive processes. Three behavioural approaches are generally distinguished: operant, cognitive, and respondent; but are often combi...