Medications might temporarily relieve low back pain (LBP), but non-pharmaceutical remedies carry less risk and can attack the actual causes.
Several workers' compensation experts say a newly released guidance for treating the condition includes recommendations that can lead to better function and quicker returns-to-work for injured workers.
LBP is one of the most common ailments among injured workers and can be one of the costliest, depending on the treatment. Recommendations from the American College of Physicians suggest payers could significantly reduce expenditures and see the same or better results.
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