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Low Back Pain: A Review.

Aidan G Cashin^1,2, Roger Chou³, Melissa B Weimer^4,5

¹School of Population Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.

|June 15, 2026

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Low back pain affects millions globally and is a leading cause of disability. While acute cases often resolve, chronic low back pain requires targeted exercise, psychological therapies, and multidisciplinary care for better outcomes.

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Area of Science:

Orthopedics
Pain Management
Public Health

Background:

Low back pain (LBP) impacts 619 million people globally, representing the primary cause of years lived with disability.
Nonspecific LBP, defined as pain without identifiable spinal pathology, constitutes approximately 90% of clinical presentations.
Prevalence is higher in females and increases with age, peaking around 85 years, with risk factors including obesity, depression, and occupational exposures.

Purpose of the Study:

To define low back pain and its global impact.
To outline the classification, prevalence, risk factors, and prognosis of low back pain.
To detail recommended management strategies for acute and chronic nonspecific low back pain.

Main Methods:

Literature review and synthesis of epidemiological data on low back pain prevalence and disability.
Analysis of risk factors associated with low back pain development and persistence.
Summary of current clinical guidelines for the management of acute and chronic nonspecific low back pain.

Main Results:

Low back pain is a major global health issue, particularly nonspecific LBP which affects a large proportion of the population.
Acute nonspecific LBP generally has a self-limited course with good recovery rates, while chronic nonspecific LBP presents a less favorable prognosis.
Risk factors identified include obesity, depressive symptoms, occupational exposures, tobacco use, and diabetes.

Conclusions:

Initial management for all LBP involves reassurance, education on recovery timelines, and encouragement of physical activity.
First-line treatments for acute nonspecific LBP include heat, spinal manipulation, massage, acupuncture, NSAIDs, and muscle relaxants.
First-line treatments for chronic nonspecific LBP emphasize exercise, psychological therapies, and multidisciplinary care, with NSAIDs as a second-line option.