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Second Visit - Patient Counselling - Patient education

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Patient education
Exercise
Bed rest
Work modification
Psychosocial evaluation
No counselling

May be appropriate for Eva-May as it is an important component in the care of patients with acute LBP.

Assure the patient that there is no indication of serious or dangerous problems & that rapid recovery is expected.

Focus on helping the patient to regain a comfort level that will permit as much activity as possible to avoid debilitation.

Encourage adherence to medication schedule(s), if appropriate.

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