78. What is best practice care for people with musculoskeletal pain? With Ivan Lin and Raphael Bender

Ivan Lin was the lead author on a 2019 review of high-quality clinical practice guidelines from around the world. In this episode, we unpack just what IS best practice for working with musculoskeletal pain, according to current science?Resources mentioned in the episode:Lin et al. (2019). What does best practice care for musculoskeletal pain look like? Eleven consistent recommendations from high-quality clinical practice guidelines: a systematic review hereLin et al. (2013). Disabling chronic low back pain as an iatrogenic disorder: a qualitative study in Aboriginal Australians hereClinical course and prognostic factors are the same across different musculoskeletal pain sites hereStress can make pain better or worse depending on how you deal with it here80% of pain-free 50 year olds have disc degeneration here Low back pain patients who receive early MRI have higher costs,, more healthcare utilisation and worse outcomes hereThe 11 common recommendations identified by Lin et al.. Think of these as the 11 commandments of high-quality care:Give patient-centered careScreen for red flagsAgree on outcome measuresExplain condition and managementGive a physical examinationAddress physical activity & exerciseAssess psychosocial factorsFacilitate early return to workUse imaging only if red flags are present, there is an unsatisfactory response to high-quality nonsurgical care, or it will change treatmentUse manual therapy only as an adjunct to active treatmentsOffer high-quality non-surgical care before surgeryHow to Connect with Ivan LinFind Ivan Lin online hereConnect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Pilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified healthcare providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy