Nonspecific low back pain: evaluation and treatment tips.

J Fam Pract

Physical Therapy Services, St. Francis Hospital and Health Centers, Beech Grove, IN, USA.

Published: August 2010

Avoid imaging in cases of uncomplicated low back pain (unless there are specific clinical indications). Use acetaminophen, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or muscle relaxants for short-term relief of acute nonspecific low back pain. Consider matching specific physical therapy options to the patient's history and exam findings.

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