Improve ability to move
Improve range of motion
Decrease pain
Decrease fear of movement
Decrease future pain flare ups.
If your back pain has lasted more than 6 months or has led to quitting work, no treatment is likely to cause complete pain relief. A combination of exercise and behavior therapy is most likely to achieve the above goals long term.
Aim for long-term improvements in pain, disability and quality of life, rather than a short-term relief. This increases empowerment and personal control over the symptoms.
A multimodal lifestyle-centered approach
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