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Lead
German International University
Age
18–60
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
Individuals of both sexes.
Age 18-60 years old.
Chronic non-specific low back pain according to the most recent guidelines for the diagnosis and management of NSLPB come from the American College of Physicians and was published in 2017. According to these guidelines, the diagnosis of chronic NSLBP should be made based on the following criteria:
Chronic low back pain, defined as pain lasting for more than 12 weeks.
No specific identifiable cause of pain(e.g. infection, malignancy, fracture, inflammatory disorder).
No radicular symptoms(e.g. pain radiating down the leg).
No significant neurological deficits or findings on physical examination(e.g. loss of reflexes or muscle strength).
You may not be if
Previous fractures and/or surgery in the vertebral spine.
Neuropathic pain extending along the lower limb due to nerve root compression.