• MMW Fortschr Med · May 2001

    [What helps in back pain? Guideline for symptomatic therapy].

    • D Pongratz and M Späth.
    • Klinikum Innestadt der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München.
    • MMW Fortschr Med. 2001 May 3; 143 (18): 26-9.

    AbstractBoth in acute and chronic, unspecific back pain, the myofascial pain syndrome resulting in muscular dysbalance is a major factor. For the differential diagnosis, however, consideration must always be given to concomitant symptoms (neurological deficits, general symptoms, signs of osteopathy). Pathophysiologically, the active trigger point corresponds to a contraction in the muscle fibers that forms in the region of the a neuromuscular endplate, and leads, via biochemical processes, to the stimulation of mesochymal nociceptors. Symptomatic treatment of acute and chronic back pain may be broken down into a) physical measures, b) local therapeutic regimens, c) systemic pharmacotherapy. As medication, non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs, non-opioid analgesics, opioid analgesics, muscle relaxants and antidepressives are available, and are dose-matched to the severity and stage of the condition. The spectrum of therapeutic options is outlined.

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