NICE Guildlines for: Early management of persistent non-specific low back pain.

NICE now recommend the following guildlines for Early management of persistent non-specific low back pain.

Recommendations:

'Offer one of the following treatment options, taking into account patient preference: an exercise programme (see section 1.3.3), a course of manual therapy (see section 1.4.1) or a course of acupuncture (see section 1.6.1). Consider offering another of these options if the chosen treatment does not result in satisfactory improvement.
1.3 Physical activity'

Non-recommendations include:


1.5.1 Do not offer laser therapy.
1.5.2 Do not offer interferential therapy.
1.5.3 Do not offer therapeutic ultrasound.
Transcutaneous nerve stimulation
1.5.4 Do not offer transcutaneous electrical nerve simulation (TENS).
Lumbar supports
1.5.5 Do not offer lumbar supports.
Traction
1.5.6 Do not offer traction.'

For more information on guildlines visit: www.nice.org.uk

Acupuncture in NHS

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/5387659/Acupuncture-should-be-offered-on-NHS-for-back-pain.html