The aim of this study was to review clinical indications to conservative therapy in lumbosacral spinal pain; we evaluated different kinds of therapeutical approaches such as drugs, physical therapy or lifestyle changes, according to physiopathology of discal pain. Moreover, we proposed a review of the most common alternative therapies that, although not always considered as effective in some studies dealing with this subject, are often really appreciated by patients.
Conservative and alternative approach in lumbosacral spinal pain in elderly patient
BALBI, SERGIO;
2005-01-01
Abstract
The aim of this study was to review clinical indications to conservative therapy in lumbosacral spinal pain; we evaluated different kinds of therapeutical approaches such as drugs, physical therapy or lifestyle changes, according to physiopathology of discal pain. Moreover, we proposed a review of the most common alternative therapies that, although not always considered as effective in some studies dealing with this subject, are often really appreciated by patients.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.