An overview of the management of back pain
S. Afr. fam. pract. (2004, Online)
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60(4): 14-21, 2018. ilus
Article
in English
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| ID: biblio-1270070
ABSTRACT
Back pain affects people across any socio-economic category and is a leading cause of absenteeism and decreased productivity in the workplace. This symptomatic condition is caused by multiple factors, making it difficult to manage. With a small proportion of people experiencing back pain due to pathological reasons, in the larger majority, back pain is due to a mechanical cause. Taking a complete history that includes identifying risk factors such as depression, poor posture, lack of exercise, older age and a physically demanding job is crucial to the effective management of the condition. Behavioural, psychological and social factors of the patient should form the backbone for treatment of back pain. Non-pharmacological management such as exercise, spinal manipulation and acupuncture should be the first-line treatment; however, if this provides poor results then pharmacological measures such as the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) like ibuprofen or muscle relaxants such as cyclobenzaprine should be considered
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Index:
AIM (Africa)
Main subject:
South Africa
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
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Back Pain
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Pain Management
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Narcotics
Type of study:
Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Country/Region as subject:
Africa
Language:
English
Journal:
S. Afr. fam. pract. (2004, Online)
Year:
2018
Type:
Article
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