Integrated Supported Biopsychosocial Self-Management for Back Related Leg Pain (SUPPORT trial)

PROJECT NARRATIVE The United States is in the midst of an unprecedented chronic pain crisis exemplified by overuse of medications and procedures that have limited scientific backing and significant risks. Back-related leg pain is one of the more costly and disabling chronic pain conditions, yet there has been little high quality research on safe and effective treatments that can meet patients’ needs and support them in better caring for themselves. Physical therapists and chiropractors are the most common front-line providers of conservative back pain treatment in the US, and are well-suited to play a more impactful role guiding back related leg pain patients’ healthy self-management behaviors, resulting in less disability and greater overall health and wellbeing.