Case #2
BK is a 69-year-old woman who presents with persistent lower back pain for several days. It has been accompanied by feeling "ill" but with no other specific concerns. She has been generally healthy with a diagnosis of hypertension and a remote history of recurrent urinary tract infections. She has intermittent urinary incontinence without recent change. She would like to avoid medication for her back pain as she as tolerated it poorly in the past.
What recommendations do you have?
Are they likely to help?
Is there other evaluation you would like to do?
Is there a down side to a trial of massage?