{"id":1053436,"date":"2012-07-01T15:47:42","date_gmt":"2012-07-01T15:47:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.immortalitymedicine.tv\/neurology\/acute-low-back-pain-what-to-do-what-works-and-what-doesnt.php"},"modified":"2024-08-17T18:51:21","modified_gmt":"2024-08-17T22:51:21","slug":"acute-low-back-pain-what-to-do-what-works-and-what-doesnt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.euvolution.com\/futurist-transhuman-news-blog\/neurology\/acute-low-back-pain-what-to-do-what-works-and-what-doesnt.php","title":{"rendered":"Acute low back pain: What to do? What works and what doesn’t?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Here is an excerpt from a recent review article<\/a> in the official AFP journal American Family Physician:<\/p>

Acute low back pain is one of the most common reasons for adults to see a physician. Most patients recover quickly with minimal treatment.<\/p>

\"Red flags\"<\/b><\/p>

Serious \"red flags\" include:<\/p>

- significant trauma related to age (i.e., injury related to a fall from a height or motor vehicle crash in a young patient, or from a minor fall or heavy lifting in a patient with osteoporosis or possible osteoporosis)
- major or progressive motor or sensory deficit
- new-onset bowel or bladder incontinence or urinary retention
- loss of anal sphincter tone
- saddle anesthesia
- history of cancer metastatic to bone
- suspected spinal infection<\/p>

Diagnosis<\/b><\/p>

Without signs of serious pathology, imaging and laboratory testing often are not required.<\/p>

Treatment<\/b><\/p>

Patient education, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), acetaminophen, and muscle relaxants are beneficial.<\/p>

Bed rest should be avoided, if possible.<\/p>

Exercises directed by a physical therapist, such as the McKenzie method and spine stabilization exercises, may decrease recurrent pain.<\/p>

Spinal manipulation and chiropractic techniques are no more effective than established medical treatments.<\/p>

No substantial benefit<\/b> has been shown with:<\/p>

- oral steroids
- acupuncture
- massage
- traction
- lumbar supports
- regular exercise programs<\/p>

References:<\/p>

Diagnosis and treatment of acute low back pain<\/a>. Casazza BA. Am Fam Physician. 2012 Feb 15;85(4):343-50.<\/p>

Image source: Different regions (curvatures) of the vertebral column, Wikipedia<\/a>, public domain.<\/p>

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