Advances in the Diagnosis and Management of Low Back Pain: A Multidisciplinary Approach

Dear Colleagues,

Low back pain (LBP) is considered the most common musculoskeletal syndrome that affects individuals of all ages. It causes a huge economic burden in Western countries. In addition, LBP is the leading worldwide reason for healthcare disability that rises along with an increasing and aging population. It has been well accepted that LBP is a multifactorial entity, comprising anthropometric, environmental, and emotional aspects, that covers a spectrum of different origins of pain. Past studies have demonstrated that 60% of people with LBP will continue to suffer from pain or frequent recurrences one year after its onset.

Despite the huge amount of investigations on the management of LBP, its etiology, pathogenesis, and risk factors are still ambiguous. It is essential to shed light on the risk factors of LBP and their consequences in order to prevent or eliminate its onset. In addition, primary prevention, such as a program for back education and cognitive behavior, as well as promotion for early return-to normal activity is required to reduce its recurrence and chronicity.

This Special Issue provides a good opportunity to share many of the recent advances and perspectives of this medical phenomenon. We welcome all experts in this field to submit their research for consideration for this Special Issue.

Dr. Janan Abbas
Guest Editor

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• epidemiology
• risk factors
• intervention
• prevention strategies
• management