Lumbosacral radiculopathies: conservative approaches to management.
The prevalence of sciatica in Western society and its economic and functional impact make it an important problem to understand for treatment. Such understanding will impact greatly both medical management and decisions regarding activity, which could affect the perceived disability and financial dependence of a patient. This knowledge could be used to direct primary prevention, patient education, and future research efforts in back pain. The article also discusses that such strategies could improve health, decrease disability, and rein in costs.
Chiodo
Anthony
A
Department of Physical Medicine Rehabilitation, University of Michigan Medical Center, 325 East Eisenhower Parkway, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, USA. tchiodo@umich.edu
Haig
Andrew J
AJ
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D007405:Intervertebral Disc Displacement / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D016272:Occupational Health; D011843:Radiculopathy / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D012585:Sciatica / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal