# Unraveling the Complexities of Chronic Low Back Pain: A Comprehensive Case Study

**Authors:** Waleed Sultan, Samuel Ayad, Ruth Pawlowski

PMC · DOI: 10.7759/cureus.83523 · Cureus · 2025-05-05

## TL;DR

This case study examines a complex chronic low back pain case to emphasize the need for multidisciplinary management strategies.

## Contribution

The paper presents a detailed case study highlighting the complexities and multidisciplinary challenges in managing chronic low back pain.

## Key findings

- Chronic low back pain often involves multiple underlying pathologies.
- A multidisciplinary approach is essential for effective management of chronic LBP.
- Personalized strategies are crucial due to the variability in pain characteristics and causes.

## Abstract

Chronic low back pain (LBP) is a growing global epidemic and a leading cause of disability worldwide. The distribution of pain, whether axial, radicular, or mixed, and its characteristics can point to the underlying pathology. Physical rehabilitation, pharmacological interventions, psychological support, innovative therapies, and surgical interventions are common approaches in LBP management. This comprehensive case study explores a complex case of chronic LBP, investigating multiple underlying pathologies and the challenges in finding a sustainable management approach. This report highlights the necessity of a multidisciplinary approach to managing chronic LBP. Understanding the complexities of chronic LBP is crucial in developing personalized and comprehensive management strategies.

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** pain (MESH:D010146), Chronic Low Back Pain (MESH:D017116)

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