Nearly everyone will experience lower back pain at some point. Proper management of acute episodes can prevent the onset of chronic pain. Proper management means following the guidelines, yet the research says practitioners in the US often use standalone steroids, surgical referrals, and opioid medications in non-concordant care. What are the guidelines? Are you compliant? If your patients are already dealing with chronic pain, how can you manage their cases successfully? When non-drug therapies like laser therapy are provided, patients will be at much lower risk of alcohol and substance abuse, less suicidal ideation and attempts, and improved quality of life.   Sign up for our weekly e-newsletter LINK Studies mentioned in this episodeRisk factors associated with transition from acute to chronic low back pain in United States patients seeking primary care.Non-pharmacological Treatment of Army Service Members with Chronic Pain Associated with Fewer Adverse Outcomes After Transition to the Veterans Health Administration.Further Resources:Success with Laser Therapy Flowchart & Checklist InfographicCheck out these FREE Provider ResourcesLearn more about what we offer on the LTI websiteFind out how you can Customize your LTI experienceRelated Podcast for PatientsHealing at the Speed of Light

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