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Advancing Spine Care for Older Adults: A Comprehensive Review of Function-Focused, Neuroscience-Informed Approaches

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  • Carl P. C. Chen

  • Areerat Suputtitada

  • June 4, 2026

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    Chronic spinal pain is a leading cause of disability, especially in older adults, necessitating effective management strategies.

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    Traditional pharmacological and surgical treatments for chronic pain often lack long-term efficacy and pose significant risks.

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    Function-oriented, neuroscience-informed approaches, including Pain Neuroscience Education and structured exercise, show promise in improving outcomes.

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    Adjunctive therapies like extracorporeal shockwave therapy and biological injectables may enhance pain management but require further research.

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    A comprehensive, biopsychosocial model is essential for addressing chronic pain in older adults, integrating biological, psychological, and social factors.

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Toward function-oriented, neuroscience-based spine care in older adults: a structured narrative review and translational synthesis

  • by Carl P. C. Chen, Areerat Suputtitada

  • June 4, 2026

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