Secondary causal mediation analysis of a pragmatic clinical trial to evaluate the effect of chiropractic care for US active-duty military on biopsychosocial outcomes occurring through effects on low back pain interference and intensity

Abstract: Objective: We evaluate change in low back pain (LBP) intensity and interference as the mechanism by which chiropractic care affects other biopsychosocial factors in US …

Effect of chiropractic care on low back pain for active-duty military members: Mediation through biopsychosocial factors

Abstract: This study evaluates biopsychosocial factors as mediators of the effect of chiropractic care on low back pain (LBP) intensity and interference for active-duty military …

Hidden battle beyond the battlefield: Unmasking chronic pain among military personnel

Abstract: This commentary discusses the findings and implications of a recent study by Bader et al. (2023) on changes in pain-related physical, mental, and social health outcomes …

The impact of non-pain factors on pain interference among U.S. service members and Veterans with symptoms of mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: U.S. Service members and Veterans (SM/V) experience elevated rates of traumatic brain injury (TBI), chronic pain, and other non-pain symptoms. However, the role of …

The impact of non-pain factors on pain interference among US service members and Veterans with symptoms of mild traumatic brain injury

Abstract: U.S. Service members and Veterans (SM/V) experience elevated rates of traumatic brain injury (TBI), chronic pain, and other non-pain symptoms. However, the role of …

Assessing a Qigong intervention for military Veterans with chronic low back pain

Abstract: Background: Veterans have a high prevalence of opioid prescriptions to manage chronic low back pain (CLBP), resulting in increased risk of becoming addicted and …

A multi-ancestry genetic study of pain intensity in 598,339 Veterans

Abstract: Chronic pain is a common problem, with more than one-fifth of adult Americans reporting pain daily or on most days. It adversely affects the quality of life and imposes …

Exploring gender differences in Veterans in a secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial of mindfulness for chronic pain

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Although studies have documented higher rates of chronic pain among women Veterans compared to men Veterans, there remains a lack of comprehensive information …

The relationship between sleep, pain, and musculoskeletal injuries in US Army Soldiers

Abstract: Introduction: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between sleep and pain in military personnel and to determine if metrics of sleep and pain …

Neuromuscular exercises on pain intensity, functional disability, proprioception, and balance of military personnel with chronic low back pain.

Abstract: Background: Due to their occupational status, military personnel are a high-risk group for low back pain (LBP). Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the …