Global Advances in the Diagnosis, Management, and Treatment of Low Back Pain

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07 February 2025

Editorial: Global advances in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of low back pain

Eron Manusov

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Plamen Todorov

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Vincent Diego

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Eron Grant Manusov

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Vincent P Diego

Department of Human Genetics, School of Medicine, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Plamen Todorov Todorov

Plovdiv Medical University

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Low Back Pain (LBP) is characterized by discomfort or pain emanating from the lumbar, sacral, and coccyx regions. This prevalent condition can profoundly impact individuals' quality of life, leading to functional limitations, mental illness, reduced productivity, and increased healthcare costs. Physical and psychosocial factors not only affect LBP but how pain affects one’s life. LBP continues to be a major global cause of disability and is one of the most common reasons for visiting a doctor. The years lived with a disability have increased, highlighting the need for attention to the diagnosis, management, and treatment of LBP at various levels of healthcare.

In this Research Topic, we aim to specifically explore a wide range of diagnostic approaches, therapeutic interventions, and strategies for effectively managing LBP symptoms. This Research Topic will focus on the advances and recommendations on LBP and will serve as a forum to decrease morbidity, mortality, and the global disease burden.

Researchers are encouraged to submit original research, reviews, systematic reviews, perspectives, opinions, and case reports relevant to this article collection that will cover themes such as (but not limited to):

- Advances in the diagnosis of LBP including innovative imaging techniques, biomarkers, and clinical assessment tools to improve diagnostic accuracy and precision

- Genetics of LBP investigating genetic risk factors, gene-environment interactions, and the potential for precision medicine approaches in LBP management

- Systems-based and population-based diagnosis and management of LBP considering healthcare policies, research initiatives, and addressing the diverse needs of populations

- Cultural and ethnic differences in the diagnosis and management of LBP, taking into account variations in beliefs, practices, and healthcare utilization across different communities

- Advances in the treatment of LBP, including therapeutic modalities such as physical therapy, pharmacotherapy, complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) approaches, interventional procedures, and surgical interventions

- Surgical and non-surgical management of LBP exploring the effectiveness, safety, and outcomes

- Traditional Chinese medicine and its role in the management of LBP, evaluating its principles, therapeutic modalities, and potential integration with conventional approaches

- Osteopathic and spinal manipulation of LBP assessing their efficacy, safety, and underlying mechanisms in reducing LBP symptoms and improving functional outcomes

- The economics of LBP, focusing on cost-reducing strategies, minimizing disability, and optimizing resource allocation for LBP management

- Evidence-based approaches to LBP care promoting the utilization of high-quality research to guide clinical decision-making and treatment strategies

NOTE: We encourage manuscripts specifically addressing chronic pain in locations other than the low back to be submitted to the topic Advances in Chronic Pain Treatment

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Eron Grant Manusov

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Vincent P Diego

Department of Human Genetics, School of Medicine, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Plamen Todorov Todorov

Plovdiv Medical University

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