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     Emergency

  • Cauda equina syndrome suspected
  • Spinal infection suspected
  • Abdominal aortic aneurysm suspected

    Therapy

  • Physical impairments impede a return to work or activity

     Psychology

 

  • Contextual, cognitive, or emotional factors are significantly influencing the pain experience

     Imaging

  • Strong cancer risk factors - consider early x-ray (2 to 4 weeks) and blood test (CRP)

  • Combination of vertebral fracture risk factors and not improving after4 to 6 weeks of conservatiove care - consider x-ray

  • Ankylosing spondylitis risk factors and not improving after 4 to 6 weeks of conservative care - consider x-ray

 

Surgical review

  • Severe neurological deficits (progressive motor deficits or motor deficits at multiple levels) - consider early surgical opinion
  • Neurological signs indicating radiculopathy or spinal stenosis and not improving after 6 weeks conservative care
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    • Background
    • Summary
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
  • Explore
    • Research the Threat
    • Reformat the Physical
  • Explain
    • Repackage Pain
    • Reintroduce Logic
    • Reconsider Terminology
    • Reassure with Reason
    • Recalibrate Expectation
  • Experiment
    • Reframe Activity Advice
    • Restore Confidence
    • Refocus the Consultation
  • Red Flags
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