For chronic low back pain comorbid with opioid abuse, physical therapy and chiropractic care are widely recommended, yet vastly underutilized, especially in racial and ethnic minority groups.
For most people with chronic pain, physicians should start by addressing mind-body issues rather than turning to that approach as a last resort, according to Ira Rashbaum, MD.
Regardless of treatment type, patients report that empathy and clear communication from their doctors go a long way in their satisfaction with pain management.
Patients who are diagnosed with axial spondyloarthritis after referral to a rheumatologist for chronic back pain most often keep that diagnosis, providing good reason to refer patients early.
Regardless of treatment type, however, patients report that empathy and clear communication from their doctors go a long way in their satisfaction with pain management.