With an extensive Delphi panel consensus process completed, the public comment window is now open for the new clinical practice guideline on chiropractic management of adult patients with uncomplicated low back pain. When finalized and released, the new guideline from the Clinical Compass will update the 2016 guideline on the same subject.
The comment period officially ends May 2, 2022. Interested DCs can complete a comment form and submit it to Project Coordinator Cathy Evans via email by the May deadline.
The comprehensive guideline for managing uncomplicated low back pain with chiropractic care covers the following:
- Key diagnostic considerations
- Red flags on history and examination
- Potential contraindications for high-velocity, low-amplitude (HVLA) manipulation
- Outcome assessment
- Considerations for treatment frequency and duration
The guideline "does not specifically address complicated conditions including LBP with radiation; lumbar spinal stenosis and persistent spinal pain syndrome (PSPS) type 2 (formerly called postlaminectomy syndrome or failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS). This in no way implies that chiropractors cannot treat patients with these conditions."
For further details, the comment form, summary of methodology, seed statements and more are available here. Remember that once you have completed the comment form, it must be emailed to Cathy Evans, project coordinator, no later than the May 2 deadline (
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