Chronic low back pain — diagnosis and treatment | T&F

Acute low back pain is pain lasting less than 3 months.

Pain caused by osteoporosis is an example of specific low back pain.

Onset of low back pain in a patient less than 20 years of age would raise concerns for possible spinal/nerve root pathology.

Approximately 5% of patients with low back pain will go on to develop chronic low back pain.

Exercise is not effective for the treatment of cLBP.

Lumbar supports are recommended for all patients.

Job satisfaction is a risk factor for the development of chronicity.

NSAIDs are more effective than paracetamol in the treatment of cLBP.

Tramadol is an example of a weak opioid.

Epidural corticosteroids are recommended for the management of cLBP.