Management of low back pain

1. Management of low back pain
Acute pain (<4
weeks)
•Maintain moderate activity
•NSAIDs or acetaminophen
•Consider: muscle relaxants, spinal manipulation
Subacute pain (4-12
weeks)
Chronic pain (>12
weeks)
•Intermittent use of NSAIDs or acetaminophen
•Exercise therapy (stretching/strengthening, aerobic)
•Consider: tricyclic antidepressants, duloxetine
Secondary
prevention
•Exercise therapy
•Education
NSAIDs = nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.