
Recent years have seen a virtual revolution occur in the treatment and management of back pain - a massive problem for so many people world-wide, and one that costs staggering amounts of money in terms of days lost from work and health care treatment. In the USA, The Agency for Health Care Policy and Research published guidelines advocating major new changes in the way back pain was treated. In the UK, The Clinical Standards Advisory Group and the Royal College of Physicians published further guidelines, advocating important new changes of considerable significance to sufferers. Now for the first time, in Back and neck pain: The Facts, these guidelines have been translated for sufferers of back and neck pain. Providing user-friendly and clear advise, this book shows you how to take control of your problem, find relief from your pain, and ensure that you are armed with the facts you need to know about all the possible treatments. Loic Burn is the Medical Advisor to the National Back Pain Association, and a well regarded authority on the subject. He is the author and advisor on several books, and has appeared on national TV and Radio.
This book investigates the most effective, evidence-based strategies for managing and treating chronic back and neck pain in light of modern clinical guidelines. Loïc Burn, the Medical Advisor to the National Back Pain Association, synthesizes complex medical protocols into accessible information for the layperson. By translating official guidelines from the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research and the Royal College of Physicians, the author provides a framework for patients to navigate their treatment options and regain functional control over their physical health.
What You Will Find
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Experts recognize this work as a reliable resource for patients seeking to understand the shift toward evidence-based pain management. Readers frequently note the clarity of the prose, which successfully demystifies complex medical standards for those suffering from chronic discomfort.
Page Count:
224
Publication Date:
2000-01-13
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0192630776
ISBN-13:
9780192630773
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