Return to IndexStep 1: What Is Low Back Pain?Step 2: Know Your Back AnatomyStep 3: Causes of Low Back PainStep 4: Are You At Risk?Step 5: What To Do When Pain BeginsStep 6: Seeing Your DoctorStep 7: What Tests Might Be Ordered?Step 8: When Is Low Back Pain A Serious Sign?Step 9: Exercise and Physical TherapyStep 10: Change Your Work HabitsStep 11: MedicationsStep 12: Other TreatmentsKey PointsMedTestGlossary *Close Menu* Return to IndexStep 1: What Is Low Back Pain?Step 2: Know Your Back AnatomyStep 3: Causes of Low Back PainStep 4: Are You At Risk?Step 5: What To Do When Pain BeginsStep 6: Seeing Your DoctorStep 7: What Tests Might Be Ordered?Step 8: When Is Low Back Pain A Serious Sign?Step 9: Exercise and Physical TherapyStep 10: Change Your Work HabitsStep 11: MedicationsStep 12: Other TreatmentsKey PointsMedTestGlossary *Close Menu*
Low back pain is one of the top reasons that Americans see their doctor. Most Americans, moreover, experience back pain at one time during their life. Many back related injuries happen at work. But, you can change that. There are many things you can do to lower your chances of getting back pain.
References Cherkin DC, Sherman KJ, Avins AL, Erro JH, Ichikawa L, Barlow WE, Delaney K, Hawkes R, Hamilton L, Pressman A, Khalsa PS, Deyo RA. A randomized trial comparing acupuncture, simulated acupuncture, and usual care for chronic low back pain. Arch Intern Med. 2009 May 11;169(9):858-66. Chou R, Fu R, Carrino JA, Deyo RA. Imaging strategies for low-back pain:systematic review and meta-analysis. Lancet. 2009 Feb 7;373(9662):463-72. Chou R, Huffman LH. Medications for acute and chronic low back pain: a review of the evidence for an American Pain Society/American College of Physicians clinical practice guideline. Ann Intern Med. 2007;147(7):505-514. Chou R, Huffman LH. Nonpharmacologic therapies for acute and chronic low back pain: a review of the evidence for an American Pain Society/American College of Physicians clinical practice guideline. Ann Intern Med. 147(7):492-504. Eisenberg DM, Post DE, David RB, et al. Addition of choice of complementary therapies to usual care for acute low back pain: a randomized controlled trial. Spine. 2007;32(2):151-8. Kinkade S. Evaluation and treatment of acute low back pain. Am Fam Physician. 2007;75(8):1181-8. Smeets RJ, Vlaeyen JW, Hidding A, et al. Chronic low back pain: physical training, graded activity with problem solving training, or both? The one-year post-treatment results of a randomized controlled trial. Pain. 2008;134(3):263-276.
The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed medical professional should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Links to other sites are provided for information only -- they do not constitute endorsements of those other sites. © 1997-
A.D.A.M., Inc. Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited.
 |
