Mark Laslett

Two recent systematic reviews have highlighted major gaps in the literature with regards to studies of different non-invasive treatments for NSLBP (Cashin et al 2022) and interventional approaches to musculoskeletal conditions generally, and specifically for lumbar spine related comnditions (Dutra et al 2026). I posted some remarks about the Dutra study on X and responded to a question. Here is my response: "I am analyzing the paper, with focus on the spinal pain RCTs. There seems to be many...

In a blog publication https://thescandiphysio.com/ 26 April 2026, Simen Sletten states that posterior longitudinal ligament pain is at least as common intra-articular sacroiliac joint pain, and I wondered what that was based on. Here is the statement: “A potential source for extra-articular nociception is the “long dorsal ligament”, also called long posterior sacroiliac ligament. This ligament is anatomically connected to the erector spinae muscle and other structures, and it also shares...

On March 10 2026, I posted an article in response to Quora Question about radicular pain and the value of physiotherapy. I have expanded the text somewhat for this Blog. The reference list I provide is selective and incomplete, but does give a brief idea of the spread of published information on the subject, going back to the mid-1980s. “ Radicular pain ” is the term used to describe the pain experienced when a spinal nerve is compressed or irritated - usually by a prolapsed or herniated...