Low back pain covers a spectrum of different types of pain (eg, nociceptive, neuropathic and
nociplastic, or non-specific) that frequently overlap. The elements comprising the lumbar …

Given the scale and cost of the low back pain problem, it is imperative that healthcare
professionals involved in the care of people with low back pain have access to up-to-date …

Synopsis The International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists
(IFOMPT) led the development of a framework to help clinicians assess and manage people …

Objective The objective of this study was to develop a clinical practice guideline on the
management of acute and chronic low back pain (LBP) in adults. The aim was to develop a …

Emerging data suggest that back pain in adolescents is responsible for a substantial
disability burden and consumes considerable healthcare services. Of further concern is the …

Low back pain is a frequent complaint of patients seeking care at private offices, ambulatory
clinics, and EDs. Key signs and symptoms can guide clinicians in differentiating acute and …

Abstract Purpose Red Flags (RFs) are signs and symptoms related to the screening of
serious underlying pathologies mimicking a musculoskeletal pain. The current literature …

Background Very little evidence is available on the prevalence of serious spinal pathologies
and the diagnostic accuracy of red flags in patients presenting to the emergency department …

Background There is a limited understanding of the frequency at which chiropractors
encounter patients with serious pathology such as malignancy, fracture, and infection. This …

Background: Low back pain has a high prevalence and morbidity, and is a source of
substantial health-care spending. Numerous published guidelines support the use of so …