A New Approach of Chronic Low Back Pain

-Introduce of Cognitive Functional Therapy-

Abstract

The biomedical model is still used to diagnose chronic lower back pain by the majority of Japanese physicians. A new approach to chronic lower back pain called cognitive functional therapy (CFT) was developed by Peter O'Sullivan based on the biopsychosocial model. This is a physiotherapist-led approach and differs from other foundational cognitive interventions. There is much evidence of the use of CFT. For example, CFT has shown promising results in the reduction of fear, pain and disability in the long term. For chronic lower back pain, the biopsychosocial model is essential to manage patient conditions. Therefore, we should understand the biopsychosocial model and put it to practice. CFT is helpful to understand the model and can improve patient outcomes.