From the abstract: "Study design: Claims-based analysis of cohorts of TRICARE Prime beneficiaries. Objective: To compare rates of utilization of 5 LBP treatments (physical therapy, manual therapy, behavioral therapies, opioid and benzodiazepine prescription) across catchment areas and assess their association with resolution of LBP. Summary of background: Guidelines support focusing on nonpharmacologic management for LBP and reducing opioid use. Little is known about patterns of care for LBP across the Military Health System.
Authors - Lurie, Jon D., Leggett, Christopher G., Skinner, Jonathan, Carragee, Eugene, Austin, Andrea M., Luan, William Patrick