Trends in Nonsurgical Interventions and Analgesic Medications for Low Back Pain: A Large Claims Database Study in Japan

The present study demonstrated an increasing trend in nonsurgical interventions, with a peak observed in 2018. Among them, interventions including spinal cord stimulation showed a significant upward trend, whereas interventions such as epidurals did not exhibit a statistically significant increase. There was a declining trend in the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and opioids among these patients. These findings may inform the selection of therapeutic interventions for managing low back pain.