Jack Stern, MD, PhD, Neurosurgeon and Spine Specialist, discusses how to approach teaching patients how to sit, walk and lift properly, using the aid of allied health professionals such as physical therapists.

It is important to teach a patient with low back pain how to avoid a recurrence. Referral to an allied health professional such as a physical therapist can assist with learning correct techniques for sitting, walking and lifting.

References and Resources Lau PM, Chow DH, Pope MH.
Early physiotherapy intervention in an Accident and Emergency Department reduces pain and improves satisfaction for patients with acute low back pain: a randomised trial.
Aust J Physiother. 2008;54(4):243-9.

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