What it is
Low-back pain lasting more than 3 months without a single specific cause that explains the complete presentation. Physical, health and psychosocial factors may all influence function.
Typical clinical symptoms
- Low-back pain and stiffness
- Difficulty with sitting, bending, lifting or walking
- Symptoms fluctuating with activity, sleep or periods of stress
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Scientific literature
External publications selected for this topic. Their scope may cover a specific condition, population or intervention within this topic; they do not constitute an individual treatment plan.
Interventions for the Management of Acute and Chronic Low Back Pain: Revision 2021
Clinical practice guideline · 2021
Persistent Pain
When is medical reassessment needed?
New or progressive pain with fever, unexplained weight loss, a history of cancer, fracture risk after trauma, neurological weakness, saddle numbness, bladder or bowel change, or loss of balance requires prompt or emergency assessment according to the symptoms.
Descriptions are for orientation. Diagnosis follows history, clinical examination and, only when indicated, imaging or laboratory tests.
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