Back Pain – Low (without radiculopathy) (P)

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Course Curriculum
1. What is the most common cause of low back pain in primary care? *
2. Which red flag symptom warrants urgent referral in back pain? *
3. What is the recommended first-line treatment for non-specific low back pain? *
4. Which of the following is NOT a red flag for serious pathology in low back pain? *
5. How long should patients with low back pain bed rest for according to NICE? *
6. Which analgesia combination is typically recommended for first-line pain control? *
7. Which of these would NOT be typical of non-specific low back pain? *
8. When should imaging be considered for low back pain? *
9. What does NICE recommend for people with low back pain lasting more than 6 weeks? *
10. Which psychological factor may influence chronicity in low back pain? *
11. What is the typical prognosis of acute low back pain in most cases? *
12. What activity should be encouraged in patients with non-specific back pain? *
13. Which of the following is most appropriate for preventing recurrence of low back pain? *
14. Which of these features is most likely in inflammatory back pain, not mechanical? *
15. What is the role of gabapentinoids in NICE guidance on back pain? *
16. Which healthcare professional can deliver manual therapy for back pain? *
17. What intervention should NOT be used in routine management of back pain? *
18. What is a typical age of onset for non-specific back pain? *
19. What does the STarT Back tool help with? *
20. What is a common feature of mechanical low back pain? *