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Showing 1 to 15 of 174 results for low back pain

  1. Low back pain

    All NICE products on low back pain. Includes any guidance, advice and quality standards.

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  2. Low back pain and sciatica in over 16s: assessment and management (NG59)

    This guideline covers assessing and managing low back pain and sciatica in people aged 16 and over. It outlines physical, psychological, pharmacological and surgical treatments to help people manage their low back pain and sciatica in their daily life. The guideline aims to improve people’s quality of life by promoting the most effective forms of care for low back pain and sciatica.

    NICE guideline
    Last updated
    11 December 2020
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  3. Low back pain and sciatica in over 16s (QS155)

    This quality standard covers the assessment and management of non-specific low back pain and sciatica in young people and adults aged 16 years and over. It describes high-quality care in priority areas for improvement.

    Quality standard
    Published
    27 July 2017
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  4. Digital technologies for managing non-specific low back pain: early value assessment (HTE16)

    Early value assessment (EVA) guidance on digital technologies for managing non-specific low back pain in people 16 years and over....

    Health technology evaluation
    Published
    5 March 2024
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  5. Peripheral nerve-field stimulation for chronic low back pain (IPG451)

    Evidence-based recommendations on peripheral nerve-field stimulation for chronic low back pain. This involves implanting electrodes in the back, connected to a neurostimulator under the skin to mask the back pain by modulating the transmission of pain signals to the brain.

    Interventional procedures guidance
    Published
    27 March 2013
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  6. Percutaneous intradiscal radiofrequency treatment of the intervertebral disc nucleus for low back pain (IPG545)

    Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous intradiscal radiofrequency treatment of the intervertebral disc nucleus for low back pain. This involves relieving low back pain by delivering heat energy to the damaged disc.

    Interventional procedures guidance
    Published
    27 January 2016
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  7. Transaxial interbody lumbosacral fusion for severe chronic low back pain (IPG620)

    Evidence-based recommendations on transaxial interbody lumbosacral fusion for low back pain in adults. This involves removing a damaged disc through a small cut at the base of the spine, and replacing it with an artificial implant.

    Interventional procedures guidance
    Published
    25 July 2018
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  8. Lateral interbody fusion in the lumbar spine for low back pain (IPG574)

    Evidence-based recommendations on lateral interbody fusion in the lumbar spine for low back pain in adults. This involves removing the damaged disc and fixing parts of the spine together, to relieve pain.

    Interventional procedures guidance
    Published
    22 February 2017
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  9. Non-rigid stabilisation techniques for the treatment of low back pain (IPG366)

    Evidence-based recommendations on non-rigid stabilisation techniques for the treatment of low back pain. This involves joining the problem bones together using a non-rigid implant between two or more vertebrae.

    Interventional procedures guidance
    Published
    24 November 2010
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  10. Implementing a program to provide improved access to physiotherapy and enhanced management for patients with low back pain and sciatica

    to allow patients with low back pain faster access to physiotherapy and to implement the NICE guideline NG59 for low back...

    Shared learning
    Last updated
    21 February 2018

  11. Neurostimulation of lumbar muscles for refractory non-specific chronic low back pain (IPG739)

    Evidence-based recommendations on neurostimulation of lumbar muscles for refractory non-specific chronic low back pain in adults. This involves implanting a pulse generator under the skin of the upper buttock or lower back, which the person can use to manage their pain.

    Interventional procedures guidance
    Published
    22 September 2022
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  12. Best evidence for a better back (BE FABB) - A triage, assessment and education service for patients with low back pain with or without sciatica

    Following the NICE Guidelines for Low back pain and sciatica in over 16s (NG59) we reviewed our pathway to ensure compliance

    Shared learning
    Last updated
    18 November 2020

  13. Percutaneous coblation of the intervertebral disc for low back pain and sciatica (IPG543)

    Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous coblation of the intervertebral disc for low back pain and sciatica. This involves using heat from an electrode to destroy the tissue.

    Interventional procedures guidance
    Published
    27 January 2016
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  14. Percutaneous electrothermal treatment of the intervertebral disc annulus for low back pain and sciatica (IPG544)

    Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous electrothermal treatment of the intervertebral disc annulus for low back pain and sciatica. This involves delivering heat energy to the damaged disc annulus.

    Interventional procedures guidance
    Published
    27 January 2016
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  15. Radiofrequency ablation of the basivertebral nerve for chronic low back pain

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