Seminars in Spine Surgery
Volume 20, Issue 2 , Pages 102-112, June 2008

Nonoperative Treatment of Low Back Pain

  • Christopher A. Hulen, MD

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Christopher A. Hulen, MD, Henry Ford Hospital & Health System, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery (K-12), 2799 W. Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48202.

Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery and Neurosurgery, Henry Ford Hospital & Health System, Detroit, MI.

published online 24 April 2008.

Low back pain is a common affliction with significant associated costs to the healthcare delivery system. The importance of back pain from a societal view is underscored by the number of individuals affected and the potential economic consequences for patients and employers alike. Myriad treatments for low back pain have been reported. The purpose of this paper is to review appropriate clinical management and nonoperative treatment of low back pain, consider traditional and non-traditional treatments about which patients may inquire, and emphasize evidence-based recommendations.

Keywords: low back pain, nonoperative treatment, alternative therapies, evidence-based recommendations

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PII: S1040-7383(08)00019-1

doi:10.1053/j.semss.2008.02.005

Seminars in Spine Surgery
Volume 20, Issue 2 , Pages 102-112, June 2008

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