According to one study, 25% of U.S. adults have experienced low back pain in the past six months. World wide, low back pain is the most common cause of disability.
Implementation of the American College of Physicians Guideline for Low Back Pain: A Cluster Randomized Trial (IMPACt-LBP) seeks answers on the impact of a new multidisciplinary model of care for low back pain that places primary spine practitioners—chiropractors and physical therapists—at the forefront of the health care team approach.
Study results will inform guidelines for providing the best care possible for people with low back pain. Researchers hope this new model of care can help improve outcomes, and reduce opioid prescriptions and cost.