Pain (musculoskeletal)
- Activity/physical therapy are foundational
- Topical NSAID for many localized peripheral pains
- Oral NSAID/acetaminophen selected by risk + condition
- Muscle relaxant only short-term for acute spasm
- Opioids rarely improve long-term function
- Red flags require structural/systemic evaluation
Use at a glance
- Activity/physical therapy are foundational
Practical pearls
- Muscle relaxant only short-term for acute spasm
Other practical pearls
- Opioids rarely improve long-term function
- Red flags require structural/systemic evaluation
Clinical pearls
- Topical NSAID for many localized peripheral pains
Choosing treatment
- Oral NSAID/acetaminophen selected by risk + condition
Self-check
- What do musculoskeletal-pain red flags require?
Structural/systemic evaluation. - What anchors musculoskeletal-pain treatment?
Activity/physical therapy.
Drugs used for this (3)
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