Keywords

ankylosing spondylitis, cauda equina syndrome, electromyography, LBP, low back pain, lumbar-disk herniation, nerve conduction velocity test, radicular pain, sciatica, spinal infection

Authors

1. Pfieffer, Mary Lauren DNP, FNP-BC, CPN

Abstract

Abstract: Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most frequent patient complaints in primary care. This article discusses the assessment and treatment of patients with LBP, including nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic approaches.