Noninvasive Treatments for Acute, Subacute, and Chronic Low Back Pain
Publication Date: April 1, 2017
Last Updated: March 14, 2022
Recommendations
Given that most patients with acute or subacute low back pain improve over time regardless of treatment, clinicians and patients should select nonpharmacologic treatment with superficial heat (moderate-quality evidence), massage, acupuncture, or spinal manipulation (low-quality evidence). If pharmacologic treatment is desired, clinicians and patients should select nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or skeletal muscle relaxants. (SM)
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Title
Noninvasive Treatments for Acute, Subacute, and Chronic Low Back Pain
Authoring Organization
American College of Physicians