Clinical practice guidelines for the management of non-specific low back pain in primary care: an updated overview

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Updated clinical practice guidelines for non-specific low back pain in primary care recommend history taking and physical exam to identify red flags, discourage routine imaging, and advise on psychosocial factors for diagnosis. For acute pain, they suggest reassurance, return to normal activities, avoiding bed rest, and short-term NSAIDs/weak opioids. For chronic pain, NSAIDs, antidepressants, exercise, and psychosocial interventions are recommended, with specialist referral if no improvement after 4 weeks.

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