There is a lot of advice on the internet about how to manage low back pain....and most of it is completely made up. The truth is that low back pain is a very tricky topic, but there are some overall principles that are evidence based that can help clinicians and patients alike help manage acute back pain flares. In this video I go through the Low Back Pain Clinical Care Standards from Australia, which is a fantastic, evidence based tool that clinicians can use to help treat back pain better.

CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introduction 00:28 - Acute LBP Introduction 00:54 - Australian Guidelines Overview 01:52 - Initial Clinical Assessment 03:43 - Psychosocial Assessment 05:07 - Imaging 08:07 - Patient Education and Advice 10:07 - Self Management and Physical Activity 12:01 - Interventions 12:59 - Pain Medication 14:19 - Review and Referral 15:12 - Timeline 18:55 - Outro

References: https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/standards/clinical-care-standards/low-back-pain-clinical-care-standard

*Disclaimer* This video is for entertainment, education, and informational purposes only. The topics discussed should not solely be used to diagnose, treat , or prevent any condition. The information presented here was created with an evidence based approach, but you please keep in mind that science is always changing and at the time of listening to this there may some new data that makes this information incomplete or inaccurate. Always seek the advice of your personal physician or qualified health care provider for questions regarding any medical condition.