Overview

Based on the CSAG report on dealing with back pain, as well as RCGP guidelines, this book sets out to demystify back pain and give GPs the means to treat back pain.

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Author:   Peter G Skew
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Informa Healthcare
Dimensions:   Width: 11.20cm , Height: 0.50cm , Length: 18.70cm
Weight:   0.109kg
ISBN:  

9781853179570

ISBN 10:   1853179574
Pages:   64
Publication Date:   15 June 2000
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock  

Table of Contents

1. Introduction: The Size of the Problem; History and Epidemiology; Human Design 2. Causes of Back Pain: Tissues with Pain Sensors; Mechanism s of Pain Sensor Stimulation; Dysfunctional Causes of Back Pain; Sources of Back Pain; Sources of Confusion; Symptoms and Signs Produced by Various Tissues 3. Treatment: Natural Healing; General Principles and Strategies of Treatment; Treatment Options 4. Rehabilitation: Preventive 5. Following Acute Pain Episodes; Following Chronic or Recurrent Episodes; Acute Pain, Chronic Pain and the Transition Between Them: Types of Pain 6. Exam ination: Static Observation; Global Movements; Dural Signs; Specific Spine Examination 7. Related Conditions: Chronic Spinal Stenosis; Non-back Pain 8. Appendices

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