Low Back Pain Model of Care

The Low Back Pain Model of Care - Summary is an up to date, evidence informed guide for primary care clinicians on best practice management of low back pain.

The Summary Model supports injured workers to receive value-based healthcare through the early assessment, management, review and appropriate referral of people with back injury in the NSW personal injury schemes.

The Summary Model:

• Encourages self-management, return to work and usual activity, empowering the person in their recovery journey
• Promotes an approach that is individualized, and focuses on maximizing the overall well-being of individuals with low back pain by tailoring treatment based on their specific needs
• Recommends that people who worked before injury use work as part of their recovery, by talking to their doctor and employer about what they can do at work which can help them keep active and recover.

icare and it's Claims Service Providers are committed to supporting the implementation of the model through active engagement with stakeholder groups.

Get more information and resources on SIRA’s Low Back Pain Model of Care.

Together we can ensure injured workers receive the right treatment at the right time, so that they can recover and safely return to life and work sooner. If you have any questions please contact healthandrehabilitation@icare.nsw.gov.au.