In 70% of cases, low back pain has no obvious etiology or pathogenesis, so what makes the back hurt? Most back pain is actually muscular or ligamentous in origin, rather than skeletal, and so radiography, including computed tomography (CT), will usually provide no meaningful information, despite the emphasis placed on it by doctors and patients. Ultrasonography or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), however, may show a soft tissue abnormality. Close clinical examination may often reveal the site of the pathology and the opportunity for cure. This book describes the causes and clinical assessment of low back pain, and aims to provide guidance on making appropriate therapeutic choices to gain optimal relief for each individual back pain patient

Low Back Pain Fast Facts Indispensable Guides to Clinical Practice

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Swezey, Robert L.

Calin, Andrei

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Health Pr

Low back pain is one of the most common presenting complaints, can be extremely debilitating and carries enormous economic costs. In 70% of cases, however, no obvious cause is apparent. This makes a thorough history and skilled physical examination essential toidentifying the cause of symptoms and developing an effective therapeutic plan. 
This fully revised second edition of Fast Facts: Low Back Pain is the work of two leading experts. It equips the general healthcare professional with the knowledge and skill required to accurately assess each individual patient and offer the appropriate therapeutic choices for maximum pain relief. 
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<li>Detailed exploration of the clinical assessment, including history taking, the red flags to watch out for, physical observations and gait assessment, psychological considerations, palpation, and neurological and muscle testing.</li> <li>Expert guidance on the appropriate therapeutic approach for optimal pain relief, covering conservative management, injections and surgical options.</li> <li>Therapeutic exercises for pain relief and progressive restoration of function.</li> <li>Maintenance exercises for posture correction, overall stretching and conditioning, andthe avoidance of back strain.</li>
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All healthcare professionals who evaluate patients with back pain, or who have back pain themselves, will benefit from the thoughtful information and excellent illustrations presented in this comprehensive handbook. 
Content: 
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<li>Clinical assessment</li> <li>Investigations</li> <li>Causes of low back pain</li> <li>Conservative management</li> <li>Injections and surgery</li> <li>Future prospects</li> <li>Back maintenance exercises</li>
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Low Back Pain (Fast Facts)

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