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Decoding Radicular Pain: Terminology and Treatment Strategies The Modern Pain Podcast
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In this episode, physiotherapist Adam Dobson discusses lumbar radiculopathy and its management. He highlights the challenges in assessing and diagnosing lumbar radiculopathy, emphasizing the importance of precise terminology and understanding mixed presentations. Adam also explains the role of the neurological examination and the stepped-care approach in managing lumbar radiculopathy. He emphasizes the need for an economical approach to treatment, focusing on patient preferences and activities that are meaningful to them. Adam also discusses the role of physiotherapy in supporting patients' recovery and the importance of balancing tissue-based and biopsychosocial approaches.
Schmid AB, Tampin B, Baron R, et al. Recommendations for terminology and the identification of neuropathic pain in people with spine-related leg pain. Outcomes from the NeuPSIG working group. *Pain*. 2023;164(8):1693-1704. doi:[10.1097/j.pain.0000000000002919](https://doi.org/10.1097/j.pain.0000000000002919)
Konstantinou K, Lewis M, Dunn KM, et al. Stratified care versus usual care for management of patients presenting with sciatica in primary care (SCOPiC): a randomised controlled trial. *Lancet Rheumatol*. 2020;2(7):e401-e411. doi:[10.1016/S2665-9913(20)30099-0](https://doi.org/10.1016/S2665-9913(20)30099-0)
Stynes S, Konstantinou K, Ogollah R, Hay EM, Dunn KM. Clinical diagnostic model for sciatica developed in primary care patients with low back-related leg pain. *PLoS One*. 2018;13(4):e0191852. doi:[10.1371/journal.pone.0191852](https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0191852)
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Modern Pain Care is a company dedicated to spreading evidence-based and person-centered information about pain, prevention, and overall fitness and wellness
In this episode, physiotherapist Adam Dobson discusses lumbar radiculopathy and its management. He highlights the challenges in assessing and diagnosing lumbar radiculopathy, emphasizing the importance of precise terminology and understanding mixed presentations. Adam also explains the role of the neurological examination and the stepped-care approach in managing lumbar radiculopathy. He emphasizes the need for an economical approach to treatment, focusing on patient preferences and activities that are meaningful to them. Adam also discusses the role of physiotherapy in supporting patients' recovery and the importance of balancing tissue-based and biopsychosocial approaches.
Schmid AB, Tampin B, Baron R, et al. Recommendations for terminology and the identification of neuropathic pain in people with spine-related leg pain. Outcomes from the NeuPSIG working group. *Pain*. 2023;164(8):1693-1704. doi:[10.1097/j.pain.0000000000002919](https://doi.org/10.1097/j.pain.0000000000002919)
Konstantinou K, Lewis M, Dunn KM, et al. Stratified care versus usual care for management of patients presenting with sciatica in primary care (SCOPiC): a randomised controlled trial. *Lancet Rheumatol*. 2020;2(7):e401-e411. doi:[10.1016/S2665-9913(20)30099-0](https://doi.org/10.1016/S2665-9913(20)30099-0)
Stynes S, Konstantinou K, Ogollah R, Hay EM, Dunn KM. Clinical diagnostic model for sciatica developed in primary care patients with low back-related leg pain. *PLoS One*. 2018;13(4):e0191852. doi:[10.1371/journal.pone.0191852](https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0191852)
The doors are open to Modern Pain Pro! Check out https://modernpainpro.com for all the details and to join us inside!
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📸 - Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/modernpaincare/
🐦 - Follow us on Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/modernpaincare/
🎙️ - Listen to our Podcast - https://www.modernpaincare.com
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Modern Pain Care is a company dedicated to spreading evidence-based and person-centered information about pain, prevention, and overall fitness and wellness
44 min