William Atkins
Wednesday, 10 February 2010 03:31
Science -
Health
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According to Australian research, a simple treatment for lower back pain is recommended. However, according to international guidelines, most people in Australia receive unnecessary medical treatments, including images and medicines.
The Australian researchers, headed by Dr. Chris Maher, studied 3,533 patients who visited their general practitioner (GP) in Australia due to low back pain.
The treatments given by the GPs were compared to international-based guidelines set up in 2004.
The research was performed by researchers from the
George Institute for International Health, in cooperation with researchers at the University of Sydney and the University of New South Wales.
They found that
“the best care for acute lower back pain is simple: stay active, avoid bed rest and take regular simple analgesics such as paracetamol.”This advice comes to you from the George Institute’s article “
Back care doesn't measure up.”
And, this simple advice is also advice given to lower back sufferers by the Australian government and by international-based guidelines.
Page two continues with research results that show this simple formula for treatment of lower back problems isn't always followed.
