Neck Pain and Lower Back Pain.
review · Level V
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 32035569.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.mcna.2019.11.003.
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Abstract
Neck pain is the fourth leading cause of disability. Acute neck pain largely resolves within 2 months. History and physical examination play a key role in ruling out some of the more serious causes for neck pain. The evidence for pharmacologic interventions for acute and chronic musculoskeletal neck pain is limited. Lower back pain is the leading cause of disability and productivity loss. Consultation with a physical medicine and rehabilitation spine specialist within 48 hours for acute pain and within 10 days for all patients with lower back pain may significantly decrease rate of surgical interventions and increase patient satisfaction.
Medical subject headings
- Low Back Pain
- Neck Pain
- Patient Care Management