In this episode of PT Pro Talk, we sit down with Professor Jan Hartvigsen, one of the world’s top experts on back pain and a key contributor to the World Health Organization’s 2023 guidelines for managing chronic low back pain. He shares what’s new in these guidelines, why there’s a major shift away from medications, and which treatments are now being recommended—like education, exercise, and self-management. You’ll also learn which treatments the WHO advises against, and why.
We also talk about the major challenges in changing how health systems treat back pain, and what clinicians can do to better support their patients. Professor Hartvigsen explains how supported self-management can help people take control of their pain and live better lives. Whether you're a new therapist or a seasoned professional, this episode is full of helpful advice backed by strong research.
📚You will learn about:
The guideline’s recommendations and the interventions it advises against
Why there’s a shift away from medications toward more behavioral and self-management approaches
The real-world challenges of changing how healthcare systems treat back pain
The role of clinicians in supporting self-management for patients and much more
🔎 Prof. Jan Hartvigsen’s resources of information:
WHO guideline for non-surgical management of chronic primary low back pain in adults in primary and community care settings: https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240081789
The Lancet Low Back Pain Series: https://www.thelancet.com/series-do/low-back-pain
Self-management at the core of back pain care: 10 key points for clinicians: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34116904/
📲 Prof. Jan Hartvigsen’s contact information:
📱Facebook: Jan Hartvigsen
💻LinkedIn: Jan Hartvigsen
📸Instagram: @janhartvigsen1234
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