![]() ![]() In fact, acute LBP is one of the most common reasons why patients visit a primary care clinician. 2008 25:162-168)Īcute painful musculoskeletal symptoms are commonplace in primary care, and low back pain (LBP) is the most frequently reported subcategory. Use of analgesics and skeletal muscle relaxants can help relieve symptoms in many patients. Patient education helps ensure a successful outcome. ![]() Asking targeted questions during the history taking is the key to a successful diagnosis. A brief visit that is highly structured for efficiency can provide direction about the underlying pathology of acute LBP, leading to appropriate pharmacotherapy and adjunctive measures. A pathoanatomically precise diagnosis cannot be made in most patients, and the primary care physician typically has only limited time to conduct a complete examination. ABSTRACT: Low back pain (LBP) is a major public health problem and a common reason for patient visits to a primary care physician.
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