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Subgrouping of Low Back Pain Patients for Targeting Treatments: Evidence from Genetic, Psychological, and Activity-related Behavioral Approaches

Huijnen, Ivan P.J., Rusu, Adina C., Scholich, Sarah, Meloto, Carolina Beraldo, Diatchenko, Luda·2015·The Clinical Journal of Pain

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Many patients with low back pain (LBP) are treated in a similar manner as if they were a homogenous group. However, scientific evidence is available that pain is a complex perceptual experience influenced by a wide range of genetic, psychological, and activity-related factors. The leading question for clinical practice should be what works for whom. OBJECTIVES: The main aim of the present review is to discuss the current state of evidence of subgrouping based on genetic, psychosocial, and activity-related factors in order to understand their contribution to individual differences. RESULTS: Based on these perspectives, it is important to identify patients based on their specific characteristics. For genetics, very promising results are available from other chronic musculoskeletal pain conditions. However, more research is warranted in LBP. With regard to subgroups based on psychosocial factors, the results underpin the importance of matching patients' characteristics to treatment. Combining this psychosocial profile with the activity-related behavioral style may be of added value in tailoring the patient's treatment to his/her specific needs. CONCLUSIONS: For future research and treatment it might be challenging to develop theoretical frameworks combining different subgrouping classifications. On the basis of this framework, tailoring treatments more specifically to the patient needs may result in improvements in treatment programs for patients with LBP.

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Authors
Huijnen, I. P. J., Rusu, A. C., Scholich, S., Meloto, C. B., & Diatchenko, L.
Affiliations
  • University of London (GB)
  • Ruhr University Bochum (DE)
  • McGill University (CA)
Corresponding author
Huijnen, Ivan P.J.
Venue
The Clinical Journal of Pain
Published
2015-02
Volume
31
Issue
2
Pages
123-132
ISSN
0749-8047 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2331959627
Cited by
44
References
109
Citations by year
2026: 1 · 2025: 5 · 2024: 3 · 2023: 2 · 2022: 2 · 2021: 4 · 2020: 3 · 2019: 4 · 2018: 5 · 2017: 5 · 2016: 7 · 2015: 3
FWCI
0.64
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Clinical Journal of Pain (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Research Publications (Maastricht University) (publishedVersion)
  • Research Publications (Maastricht University) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pharmacology › Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pathology and Forensic Medicine › Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine › Pain Management and Treatment
Keywords
low back pain, patient subgrouping, personalized treatment, genetic factors, psychosocial factors, behavioral styles, chronic musculoskeletal pain, individual differences, treatment targeting
MeSH terms
Animals, Humans, Individuality, Low Back Pain, Genetic Predisposition to Disease, Musculoskeletal Pain

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