This hand-out explains our recommendations for the treatment of acute low back pain. This may be your first episode or a flare up related to past back problems. Your medical history and exam does not point to severe injury or to a disease such as kidney, gallbladder attacks etc. Over the years there has been debate about what to do with this problem.
Most experts now agree how to best manage back pain.
We have studied medical research and outcome reports from across the country. We have used this information to guide us in treatment for most situations. The body has a great ability to heal itself. Experience teaches us that most episodes improve greatly in 6-8 weeks. Our job is to help it along and try to do some things to make the pain tolerable while this healing takes place.