2022
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.22992
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What Is New in the Clinical Management of Low Back Pain: A Narrative Review

Abstract: Low back pain (LBP) is a prevalent condition associated with disability. Treating patients with LBP becomes further complicated by the potential presence of underlying conditions, such as cancer or traumatic injury, or biopsychosocial aspects. LBP usually has a neuropathic component that must be assessed and treated appropriately. Pharmacological management of LBP requires a thorough knowledge of the available agents and the mechanisms of the LBP. Although there are effective pharmacological treatments for LBP… Show more

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“…Es ist wichtig, bei andauernden Schmerzen differentialdiagnostisch auch an eine osteoporotische Fraktur zu denken. Viel zu häufig erfolgt die Einleitung einer alleinigen Schmerztherapie ohne Abklärung einer Osteoporose [27]. Günstig ist zudem, dass viele Osteoporosetherapeutika auch einen zusätzlichen analgetischen Effekt haben, der genutzt werden sollte [29].…”
Section: Andauernder Schmerz Multimorbidität Und Sturzrisikounclassified
“…Es ist wichtig, bei andauernden Schmerzen differentialdiagnostisch auch an eine osteoporotische Fraktur zu denken. Viel zu häufig erfolgt die Einleitung einer alleinigen Schmerztherapie ohne Abklärung einer Osteoporose [27]. Günstig ist zudem, dass viele Osteoporosetherapeutika auch einen zusätzlichen analgetischen Effekt haben, der genutzt werden sollte [29].…”
Section: Andauernder Schmerz Multimorbidität Und Sturzrisikounclassified
“…In terms of pain treatment, we can choose between over-thecounter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and prescribed drugs. Back spasms can be treated with other medications that relax the muscles in the back (Major-Helsloot et al, 2014;Orrillo et al, 2022).…”
Section: Lbp Managementmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In addition, low back pain can be associated with some diseases such as tumors and infections. Epidemiological studies show that low back pain affects about 80% of people in Western countries during their lifetime ( 2 ). In Europe, the prevalence of low back pain has ranged between 6 and 11% in the general population ( 3 ).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%