Moderate lumbar pain and knee pain

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Linda is a 45-year-old female with mild to moderate lumbar pain and knee pain that has persisted for more than six months. She has mild relief with rest and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Her pain worsens with exercise.

What treatment options that exist for Linda and identify which therapy/treatment(s) you think would be most effective for her. You will want to consider therapies, complementary and alternative medicines, prescription and over-the-counter medications, surgical procedures, as well as other types of treatments.

1. What are the advantages AND disadvantages of the option(s) you have selected?

2. Should she try one therapy or treatment option at a time or consider a combination approach? Why?

3. Would she benefit from beginning her treatment with less invasive options? Are there downsides to this approach?

Reference no: EM133656132

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