Do our attitudes and beliefs about the cause of back pain influence the treatment decisions we make and how do these reflect in patient improvement, or lack of it?
The above question is just one reason why I am looking forward to the 7th Interdisciplinary World Congress on Low Back and Pelvic Pain. Among other “questions”, answers (or at least directions) to the above will be addressed throughout this congress. Here’s a look at the preliminary program.
What are your thoughts on the above question?
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Jeff,
I’m sure, because we see what we look for. The biopsychosocial model from Waddell has been dominating in Europe. Last year a statement came from the Dutch Spine & Jointcenter (researchers like Andry Vleeming and Chris Snijders are part of this group) telling that treatment had too much emphasis on psychological factors, although there was never any real evidence to support it. In my opinion, patients have been patronized because of it. I actually believe that this kinda answers your question.
~ Chi