Tidsskrift for den Norske lægeforening : tidsskrift for praktisk medicin, ny række
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Low back pain is a challenge in daily clinical activity. The prognosis for single episodes of acute pain is good, but many patients have persistent/recurrent illness, often characterized by a complex pattern of somatic, psychological and social factors. The aim of this article is to present the evidence-based recommendations in the Norwegian clinical guidelines and to discuss new knowledge. ⋯ Low back pain often resolves without treatment within a few weeks. Adequate diagnostic categorization and good pain alleviation is possible with simple means in most patients. Simple diagnostic measures can help to identify individuals with serious pathology.