About this course

According to the Global Burden of Disease Study, low back pain is one of the leading causes of years lived with disability worldwide since the 1990s. A person’s occupation, his personal risk factors, and general health condition may contribute to the development of this condition. As such, a thorough history, coupled with certain diagnostic maneuvers, is vital in assessing low back pain. Its appropriate management, on the other hand, is based on the chronicity of the disease and specific interventions that vary based on its time course.

This e-learning module aims to discuss the common risk factors, clinical features, and management approach to mechanical low back pain.

Learning outcomes

• Define low back pain
• Describe the personal and global burden of the disease
• Identify the most common risk factors for low back pain
• Provide an overview of the back and its pain generators
• Discuss the management for mechanical low back pain

Topics covered

• Background
• Patient profile and risk factors
• Triggers and pathophysiology
• Diagnosis
• Management