Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Back Pain

Back pain is pain arising from the structures of the spine and surrounding musculature, ligaments, intervertebral discs, joints, and nerve roots, most commonly affecting the lumbar region. It is classified by duration as acute, subacute, or chronic, and by mechanism as nociceptive, neuropathic, or mixed; the large m…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 117× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2470-5020 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Back pain is pain arising from the structures of the spine and surrounding musculature, ligaments, intervertebral discs, joints, and nerve roots, most commonly affecting the lumbar region. It is classified by duration as acute, subacute, or chronic, and by mechanism as nociceptive, neuropathic, or mixed; the large majority of cases are non-specific, lacking a single identifiable structural cause. The sensation depends on nociceptive signaling and its modulation along peripheral and central pathways, with central sensitization contributing to persistence and to the transition from acute to chronic pain. Contributing factors include mechanical loading, injury, degenerative disc and joint disease, inflammation, posture, occupational activity, and psychosocial influences. Evaluation distinguishes mechanical from radicular and referred pain and screens for serious underlying pathology, while management ranges from physical activity and rehabilitation to pharmacological, interventional, and analgesic approaches. Research in this area addresses chronic low back pain and its treatment, including high-dose capsaicin patches and sacral injection techniques, musculoskeletal neck, shoulder, and low back pain in defined populations, and broader themes in chronic pain mechanisms, analgesia, and the interaction of pain with emotion and well-being. The journal publishes peer-reviewed research on the causes, assessment, and treatment of back pain and related musculoskeletal and neurological pain conditions.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 117 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Neurological Research and Therapy (ISSN 2470-5020).

Journal editorial board
Ian J Martins · Australia Giuseppe Lanza · Italy Ion Codreanu · United States

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