Chronic pain: How to approach these 3 common conditions

J Fam Pract. 2017 Mar;66(3):145-157.

Abstract

Fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, and low back pain require multimodal, evidence-based treatment plans. Tailoring those plans to the underlying mechanisms of pain is key.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Chronic Pain* / diagnosis
  • Chronic Pain* / etiology
  • Chronic Pain* / physiopathology
  • Chronic Pain* / therapy
  • Family Practice / methods
  • Fibromyalgia / complications*
  • Humans
  • Low Back Pain / complications*
  • Osteoarthritis / complications*
  • Pain Management / methods*
  • Pain Measurement / methods