title: A structured approach to low back pain. Thorough evaluation is the key to effective treatment.
abstract: When a patient comes to you seeking relief from low back pain, do you picture endless numbers of office visits with no improvement, no matter what you prescribe? Your anxiety may be well founded, but there is hope. By understanding and applying basic principles for management of low back pain, you can increase your comfort level and improve patient outcomes. In this article, Dr. Biewen presents a no-nonsense, step-by-step approach to evaluation and treatment that can take the worry out of your next low back pain appointment.
authors.affiliation: Fairview Spine Care and Rehabilitation Physicians, Edina, Minnesota 55435, USA. pbiewen@aol.com
authors.forename: P C
authors.initials: PC
authors.lastname: Biewen
mesh_terms: D000529:Complementary Therapies; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D017116:Low Back Pain / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D008487:Medical History Taking; D009068:Movement / Q000502:physiology; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010808:Physical Examination; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D011187:Posture / Q000502:physiology; D011379:Prognosis; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D016896:Treatment Outcome