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Back Pain and the Evidence Dr Sue Greenhalgh, Consultant Physiotherapist
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Nothing certain but death, taxes …and back pain 80% of people will suffer from acute back pain at some point in their lives
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The symptom of back pain is no different and no more frequent or severe than it has ever been. However, the rate of disability due to back pain continues to rise Once begun there is an 85% chance of recurrent episodes 700 double decker bus loads in Bolton Incidence of Back Pain
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Serious Pathology<1% Nerve Root Entrapment <5% Simple Mechanical 95% Diagnostic Triage Serious pathology <1% Nerve Root Entrapment <5% Simple Mechanical 95%
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SMLBP Causes (pathogenesis) Degeneration of the intervertebral disc Mechanical loading Age Biochemical influences smoking
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Genetics (90-100% degeneration in people aged more than 63 years) Ethnicity Infection (HSV-1, CMV)
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PAIN GENERATORS Annulus fibrosus (outer third) Periosteum Neural membranes Ligaments/Facet joint capsule Muscles
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Features of Back Pain If present for greater than one year few people return to long term activity
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8% of those with recurrent back pain will become chronically disabled due to back pain These patients take up 90% of resources Recurrent Back Pain
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Before the 19th century few people became chronically disabled by back pain Now back pain is the second most common cause of long-term sickness in the UK after stress About 7.6 million working days were lost due to work- related back pain and other musculoskeletal disorders from 2010 to 2011. Morbidity of Back Pain
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Pain is a combination of biological, psychological and social factors (even from day one) Biopsychosocial framework; Identify those at risk of a poor outcome ABCDEFW Pain; A Perceptual Process
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Is The Amount Of Pain Proportional To The Extent Of Tissue Damage?
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Attitudes and beliefs Behaviour Compensation/benefits Diagnosis Emotion Family Work Biopsychosocial Approach; Yellow flags Psychological or behavioural factors
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Strong evidence that bed rest should be as brief as possible, and generally not recommended Longer than 2/7 bed rest prolongs recovery in SMLBP If radicular pain-no longer than 1/52 Evidence
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Advise to return to normal ASAP Reassure- ‘Hurt does not mean harm’ Absence from work should not be encouraged Work does not have to be pain free Normal activity as far as feasible in acute sciatica Evidence
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Physical Activity and Exercise-Staying active ASAP Avoid bed rest Maintain or return to work Patient centred; Advice and information to promote self-management e.g. pain relieving medication and modalities Low Back Pain Early Management
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Recurrences are common-correct long term management is essential Use of long term opioid medication use is growing Use of emergency services is increasing-those attending hospital are in a distressed category (STarT Back approach) Early Advice and Evidence Based Management Key
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Restoring normal movement and function No evidence for particular exercise Self management-lifestyle change Exercise Therapy
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Manipulation works short-term Treatment benefits confined to back pain only and pain of short duration Mobilisation /Manipulation
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Reassurance Address fears ASAP; Kinesophobia,‘Is something really wrong?’ Simple OTC analgesia; Paracetamol Heat/Ice TNS Sleep hygiene Pain Relieving Advice
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Drugs: Do not roller coaster More than staying active: Paced walking, Relaxation: Reassurance, Resting positions Acute phase
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Modify lifestyle: 85% chance of recurrence, ongoing fitness regime eg gym (paced cv exercise without pounding), swimming Hurt does not always mean harm: Blue and white back book, back and neck cards Work: stay or return asap (modify activities if necessary) Sub-acute
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40yr old fire-fighter 6year history of episodes of LBP RBH X 2 by ambulance LBP, right buttock pain, intermittent P&N R leg Movement decreases P&N Case Study
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Subjective history; symptom history, concerns, expectations, previous treatments, health seeking behaviour-Sedated due to medication Objective examination-Suspected Annular tear L5/S1 ? L5/s1 Medication Management Self management advice and reassurance MRI as 5 episodes of incontinence during night as falling asleep-No other S or S of CES First Consultation
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Better-back pain spreading across but only occasional shooting pains into buttocks-Anxious about current situation Medication adjusted-reduce Oromorph! Increased activity-walking programme Discussed resting positions-give patient control Discussed progressing to long term management REASSURED Second consultation
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MRI Confirmed annular tear L5/S1 Patient continuing to improve Medication adjusted again, rehab increased, discussed return to work Mood beginning to drop Discussed self management when another episode of pain occurs REASSURED 3 rd Consultation
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Returned to work on adapted duties at 6/52-still had LBP Reassured how to self manage LBP in future Explored knowledge of LBP and health seeking behaviour-advice given Discharged Long Term Management
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Back Book Arthritis Research UK advice sheets/booklets DVD developed btn Keele University and AXAPPP http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_emb edded&v=ZumxS6DX-50 Patient Advice
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Thank You Sue Greenhalgh Consultant Physiotherapist NHS Bolton POD CAST http://www.knowledge.scot.nhs.uk/msk/education al-resources/red-flags-for-back-pain.aspx
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