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Diagnosis and Treatment of Low Back Pain: Recommendations from the American College of Physicians/American Pain Society
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Who developed these guidelines?
The American College of Physicians (ACP) developed these recommendations with the American Pain Society (APS). Members of the ACP are internists (that is, specialists in the care of adults).
What is the problem and what is known about it so far?
Low back pain is a common problem that often goes away after several days or weeks (acute low back pain), but in some persons may persist for longer (chronic low …
