Conservative Management of Low Back Pain
Se Won Lee, Dan Thi Nguyen, Denny Mack, Eric Aguila, Mary Ann Thomas, Karyn Doddy
Abstract
Description Low back pain (LBP) is frequently encountered in outpatient clinics and affects individual patients and society in general with decreased physical function, quality of life, disability, and/or economic burden. Although most acute LBP resolves on its own, recurrent and chronic LBP is a common reason for outpatient clinic visits. This review explores pragmatic approaches to LBP in the clinical setting, focusing on recognizing prognostic factors, initial approaches to evaluation, including selective imaging, and conservative management including patient education, therapeutic exercises and bracing.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineLow back painConservative managementPhysical therapyOutpatient clinicQuality of life (healthcare)Conservative treatmentBack painPhysical medicine and rehabilitationAlternative medicineSurgeryNursingInternal medicinePathologyMusculoskeletal pain and rehabilitationSpine and Intervertebral Disc PathologyMyofascial pain diagnosis and treatment