Table 1 Health state scenario
Unspecified chronic low back pain | |
|---|---|
Disease Duration | >3 months |
Affected Regions | Low back, one-or-two sided, can radiated to other body regions |
Pain Sensations | Pain, sensory disturbances, sometimes numbness and tingling sensations in the legs |
Causes/Detoriation | Overstraining, lack of exercise, relieving postures, psychosocial factors, being overweight, smoking |
Treatment | Symptom-oriented: Physical activity (e.g. physiotherapy), possibly analgesics |
Impact on Life | Occupational impacts, limitations everyday activities and interpersonal relationships |