New Multidisciplinary Guideline Issued for Acute Low Back Pain Care

A multidisciplinary guideline development group created evidence-based recommendations for evaluating and managing acute low back pain, using a systematic review and GRADE methodology, according to the guideline. The guideline states it is intended for clinicians providing outpatient care to individuals presenting with low back pain of less than six weeks duration, with or without radiculopathy.

Most relevant for: Clinicians in outpatient settings evaluating patients with acute low back pain lasting under six weeks, with or without radiculopathy.

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