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Does early physical therapy intervention reduce opioid burden and improve functionality in the management of chronic lower back pain?

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Does early physical therapy intervention reduce opioid burden and improve functionality in the management of chronic lower back pain? Mental Health Clinician Chronic lower back pain is a leading cause of disability in US adults. Opioid use continues to be controversial despite the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance on chronic pain management to use nonpharmacologic and nonopioid pharmacologic interventions. The objectives of the study were to assess the impact of early physical therapy (PT) intervention on improving functionality and reducing opioid burden in patients with chronic lower back pain. READ MORE

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