Low back pain (non-specific)
M Krismer, M Van Tulder�- Best practice & research clinical rheumatology, 2007 - Elsevier
Low back pain (LBP) is defined as pain localised between the 12th rib and the inferior
gluteal folds, with or without leg pain. Most cases are non-specific, but in about 10% of cases
a specific cause is identified. Red flags are typical signs or symptoms that are frequently
associated with specific LBP. Yellow flags are prognostic factors associated with a more
unfavourable and often chronic disabling course of the disease. LBP has a lifetime
prevalence of 60–85%. At any one time, about 15% of adults have LBP. LBP poses an�…
gluteal folds, with or without leg pain. Most cases are non-specific, but in about 10% of cases
a specific cause is identified. Red flags are typical signs or symptoms that are frequently
associated with specific LBP. Yellow flags are prognostic factors associated with a more
unfavourable and often chronic disabling course of the disease. LBP has a lifetime
prevalence of 60–85%. At any one time, about 15% of adults have LBP. LBP poses an�…