Friday, November 09, 2007

Paracetamol as the first line of care for acute low back pain

Australian researchers warn in a study published in The Lancet that diclofenac and/or spinal manipulative therapy do not work for acute lower back pain patients, but paracetamol and keeping active are the best cures.

Source : "Assessment of diclofenac or spinal manipulative therapy, or both, in addition to recommended first-line treatment for acute low back pain: a randomised controlled trial" The Lancet, Volume 370, Issue 9599, p 1638-1643.

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