Randomized controlled trial of suprascapular nerve blocks for subacute adhesive capsulitis.

Background: Shoulder pain and loss of function remain a therapeutic challenge in adhesive capsulitis. Suprascapular nerve blocks, a common treatment in adhesive capsulitis, are considered a safe and effective method for the resolution of pain and restoration of shoulder range of motion (ROM). To our knowledge, no data are available on the use of suprascapular nerve blocks in adhesive capsulitis in the subacute phase.

Open-label, randomized, controlled pilot study of the effects of a glucosamine complex on Low back pain.

Background: A series of studies has suggested some efficacy of glucosamine in arthrosis of the knee, but virtually no documentation exists regarding its effects on low back pain.

Objectives: The primary objective of this study was to examine whether a 12-week course of a glucosamine complex (GC) could benefit patients having low back pain despite a course of noninvasive physical therapy. In addition, we sought to delineate the subgroup of responders.