The history of lower back pain: a look "back" through the centuries

Prim Care. 2012 Sep;39(3):463-70. doi: 10.1016/j.pop.2012.06.002. Epub 2012 Aug 3.

Abstract

The diagnosis and treatment of low back pain must be standardized, based on evidence and solid research. The cost to individuals and society is great and only those diagnostic tests or treatments that can improve the quality and cost of care should be advocated.

Publication types

  • Historical Article

MeSH terms

  • History, 15th Century
  • History, 16th Century
  • History, 17th Century
  • History, 18th Century
  • History, 19th Century
  • History, 20th Century
  • History, 21st Century
  • History, Ancient
  • History, Medieval
  • Humans
  • Low Back Pain / diagnosis*
  • Low Back Pain / drug therapy
  • Primary Health Care / history*
  • United States