Intro To Chronic LBP (2) Flashcards
1
Q
What percent of population reports some form of chronic pain?
A
43%
2
Q
Can you treat non mechanical pain with mechanical interventions?
A
No!!
3
Q
Nociplastic pain
A
Disproportionate non mechanical, unpredictable, pattern of pain provocation
4
Q
What are some characteristics of nociplastic pain?
A
Pain persisting beyond expected healing time
Widespread, non anatomical, distribution of pain
Strong association with maladaptive psychosocial factors
History of failed interventions
5
Q
What is depression common in?
A
Population but even more in those with LBP
6
Q
What are some parts of a nociplastic exam?
A
Pressure pain threshold
2 point discrimination
Movement dysfunction
Pain behaviors
