Studies on non-specific back pain are not helpful just as studies on non-specific head
pain would not be helpful...nor tolerated.
A thorough assessment will identify the cause of pain in terms of offending motions, postures and loads.
A specific diagnosis will guide each person on what to not do and what to do.
The following Position Paper published in the Center of Research Expertise for the Prevention of Muskuloskeletal Disorders will help you to understand why it is vital to understand the specific cause of your back pain, and why you should not settle for a vague diagnosis of "non-specific back pain."
