Condition
Acute Back Pain
Acute back pain is a sudden ache that lasts under six weeks, usually from a strained muscle, sprained ligament, or minor disc problem. Among supplements, curcumin and devil's claw have some of the most research behind them, and in one small study of 108 people, pain eased with devil's claw. Still, that evidence is limited, and most episodes settle within a few weeks anyway, especially for people who stay active.
Sources: PMID 24672232
- Supplements studied
- 2
- Graded outcomes
- 1
- Trials
- 1
- People studied
- 108
Evidence by supplement
- Strong
- Moderate
- Limited
- Very limited
| Grade | Outcome | Effect | Size | Studies | People | Studies list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pain Small Improvement | Improves (the measure goes down) | Small effect | 108 people |
| Grade | Outcome | Effect | Size | Studies | People | Studies list |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pain | Improves (the measure goes down) | 108 people |
Key findings
- PainImproves (the measure goes down)
The Acute Back Pain Relief & Recovery protocol
2 primary supplements · 6 supporting supplements
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