Back Pain Back Pain Treatment and Therapy

Question 1

What is the recommended initial treatment for acute non-specific low back pain in US clinical guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Activity modification, NSAIDs, and physical therapy

Answer

Immediate MRI and opioid prescription

Answer

Spinal fusion surgery

Answer

Prolonged bed rest for 2 weeks

Question 2

Epidural steroid injections (ESIs) are most effective for which type of back pain?

Accepted Answer

Radiculopathy with nerve root inflammation

Answer

Pure axial mechanical back pain

Answer

Sacroiliac joint dysfunction

Answer

Myofascial pain syndrome

Question 3

Which surgical procedure involves removing a herniated disc fragment to relieve nerve compression?

Accepted Answer

Discectomy (microdiscectomy)

Answer

Spinal fusion

Answer

Laminectomy

Answer

Vertebroplasty

Question 4

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for back pain primarily targets which mechanism?

Accepted Answer

Maladaptive pain beliefs and fear-avoidance behaviors

Answer

Spinal decompression

Answer

Inflammation reduction

Answer

Muscle hypertrophy

Question 5

Which muscle relaxant is commonly prescribed for acute back pain muscle spasms in the US?

Accepted Answer

Cyclobenzaprine

Answer

Gabapentin

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Duloxetine

Answer

Amitriptyline

Question 6

What is the primary goal of the McKenzie Method in back pain rehabilitation?

Accepted Answer

Centralize and abolish pain through repeated directional exercises

Answer

Strengthen paraspinal muscles through weight training

Answer

Apply manual traction to decompress discs

Answer

Improve cardiovascular fitness