Management of patients with chronic nonspecific lumbar pain

Abstract

Chronic lumbar pain (CLP) is one of the most common causes of temporary disability. Both the elimination of specific causes of pain and the assessment of social and psychological factors of pain management are of great importance in the examination of patients. A comprehensive multidisciplinary approach is effective in managing patients with chronic nonspecific LP, which includes rationalization of drug therapy, therapeutic gymnastics, correction (if necessary) of the workplace and motor activity, psychological methods and educational program. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are the drugs most commonly used during the integrated treatment period. The use of slow release ibuprofen as a NSAID in chronic non-specific LP is discussed.