Early referral to physical therapy improves function and other symptoms of back pain with sciatica

(American College of Physicians) Starting physical therapy right away, rather than taking the usual watch and wait approach, helps to improve function and other outcomes for patients experiencing recent-onset back pain with sciatica (pain that radiates into the leg). Findings from a randomized controlled trial are published in Annals of Internal Medicine.

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2020-10/acop-ert092920.php

Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - October 5, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news