10. Refocus the consultation

Focus on factors which change outcomes

Focus on exploring the threat

Explain pain and its influences

Experiment with movement and activity

Focus the consultation

When you combine the influences of the tissue, the nervous system, and the person, back pain can be really complicated. There are a variety of factors which could be assessed and considered within a consultation.

Important elements need to be prioritised.

It is clear that the nature of the injury does not influence the outcome for people with low back pain. It is also clear that attitudes and beliefs are influential.

FREE proposes that if you focus on the right region at the right time, you can address many of the factors which predict a poor outcome.