Effective treatment options for musculoskeletal pain in primary care: A systematic overview of current evidence.
Opeyemi O BabatundeJoanne L JordanDanielle A Van der WindtJonathan C HillNadine E FosterJoanne ProtheroePublished in: PloS one (2017)
This review presents a comprehensive summary and critical assessment of current evidence for the treatment of pain presentations in primary care. The evidence synthesis of interventions for common musculoskeletal pain presentations shows moderate-strong evidence for exercise therapy and psychosocial interventions, with short-term benefits only from pharmacological treatments. Future research into optimal dose and application of the most promising treatments is needed.