Abstract
This study was designed to evaluate the usefulness of a lumbar clinic for patients with low back pain. The clinic focused on individuality, continuation and a team approach. A clinical evaluation of 73 cases was carried out using the visual analogue scale (VAS) for low back pain and the Japanese Orthopaedic Association Score (JOA score). VAS improved from 4.6 points before attendance at the clinic to 2.6 points after attendance and JOA scores improved from 21.5 points to 23.3 points at the final follow up period, an average 17 weeks after ceasing to attend the clinic. A lumbar clinic can be useful for patients with low back pain, while continuation of self-exercise, and individualized management is also necessary.
