Primary Care Strategies for Managing Musculoskeletal Pain: A Narrative Overview – Summary by Liv Harley Street Hospital
Musculoskeletal pain (MSP), including conditions such as osteoarthritis, low back pain, tendinopathies, and soft tissue disorders, is one of the most frequent reasons for primary care (PC) office visits and a leading cause of disability worldwide. MSP imposes a sizeable socioeconomic burden due to work absenteeism, healthcare utilization, and loss of productivity. Primary care practitioners (PCPs) are central to identifying and managing MSP, particularly in the early stages, where timely…