Test Yourself on acute low back pain (1)

You will find below a number of real life clinical questions. These are queries that have generated from patient encounters. To test yourself read the questions, jot down your answer and then link to the evidence based answer. To record your learning you may choose to complete the reflective questions below.

Step 1 Question: Does formal physiotherapy treatment improve either the long term outcomes or short term pain relief in the management of acute mechanical back pain, compared with simple advice and analgesia and NSAIDs?

Step 2 Your Answer: Record what you think the answer is.

Step 3 To view the NLH Q&A Service answer click here.

Step 4 Reflection. Answer the following questions:

• Was my answer correct?
• Do you have any comments on the NLH Q&A Service answer?
• What have I learned?
• Are there any changes I need to make to my practice?
• What does this mean for my patients?
  

Step 5 Further Learning. If you have not already used the resource you may wish to explore further learning by visiting the TRIP Evidence Review on acute low back pain.