Nonsurgical Management of Acute Low Back Pain: Cutting through the AHCPR Guidelines Book

	Preface
	Contributors
1	The Guidelines, the Controversy, the Book	1
2	Practice Guidelines	5
3	Initial Clinical Assessment	15
4	Assessment of Psychological Factors	25
5	Anatomic Localization: Imaging Techniques	31
6	Physiologic Assessment: Electromyography and Nerve Conduction	59
7	Physiologic Assessment: Somatosensory Evoked Potentials	73
8	Physiologic Assessment: Thermography	87
9	Epidural Injection	91
10	Discography	103
11	Diagnostic Nerve Root Blocks	115
12	Lumbar Facet Joint	123
13	The Sacroiliac Joint	137
14	Trigger Point Management	151
15	The Use of Medications	159
16	Commentary of Physical Treatments	173
17	Physical Treatments for Symptom Control	179
18	Manipulation	187
19	Bed Rest and Exercise	199
20	Patient Education	211
App. 1	AHCPR Panel Members	219
App. 2	AHCPR Acute Low Back Pain References	221
App. 3	AHCPR Quick Reference Guidelines	233
App. 4	AHCPR Patient Guide	261
	Index	269