How does oral treatment compare to intramuscular treatment in terms of efficacy and side effects for low back pain?
Abstract
Oral and intramuscular routes of treatment for low back pain show similar efficacy, though oral treatments are generally favored, especially for chronic pain, due to ease of administration and guideline recommendations against intramuscular use.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
Myofascial pain diagnosis and treatment
Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 8 January 2026