When ‘You're fine’ isn't fine — How physios can better reassure people with low back pain
Lauren Finestone
It’s good clinical practice for physios to reassure patients with low back pain to remove their fears and concerns. But a study shows that there’s a good and a not-so-good way to do it.For many people with back pain, the first visit to a physiotherapist is as much about being reassured as it is about treatment. But not all reassurance is the same. A study shows that generic, well-meaning reassurances often fall flat. Or miss the mark entirely. What makes a difference is when physiotherapists take the time to listen and understand exactly what patients are worried about. When reassurance is tailored to those specific fear...