Czech Neurological Society CMA JEP expert opinion for primary care management of acute low back pain in adults
Abstract
Care for common problems like back pain needs to be structured and rational. Low back pain is rarely a symptom of severe pathology.
Procedures based on a system of warning signs and psychosocial factors meet the requirements of accurate dia-gnosis, saving time and material resources. The aim of the work was to provide support to general practitioners for caring for patients with acute low back pain and, at the same time, to present evidence of the legitimacy and safety of this method of treatment.
Accordingly, summary material describing how to care for patients with acute low back pain was created. The text is divided into two parts.
The first part of the summary takes the form of the so-called "Ten Commandments". It sets out a short logical sequence of dia-gnostic steps and treatment.
It provides quick orientation and should be used in daily practice. The second, more detailed part of the summary, contains an explanatory text with links which serves to clarify and acquaint the reader with existing recommendations.
We want the material to serve as a support for the daily work of general practitioners and specialists cooperating in the care of patients with acute low back pain.