Wow. Damning statement. “A series on low back pain by the global medical journal The Lancet outlined that

Wow. Damning statement. “A series on low back pain by the global medical journal The Lancet outlined that most sufferers aren’t getting the most effective treatment. The articles state that recommended first-line treatments – such as advice to stay active and to exercise – are often overlooked. Instead, many health professionals seem to favour less effective treatments such as rest, opioids, spinal injections and surgery”

Link: http://theconversation.com/the-guidelines-on-low-back-pain-are-clear-drugs-and-surgery-should-be-the-last-resort-94746