Question

A 35-year-old FIFO miner working in Western Australia presents with chronic low back pain without red flags. He flies home to Perth for week-on/week-off shifts and struggles to access regular care. What is the most appropriate management plan?

Accepted Answer

Arrange a structured exercise program and physiotherapy with telehealth follow-up

Answer

Prescribe long-term opioids and review annually

Answer

Recommend bed rest during off-shift weeks

Answer

Order urgent MRI spine for all chronic back pain

Answer

Advise quitting work immediately

Practice question

A 35-year-old FIFO miner working in Western Australia presents with chronic low back pain without red flags. He flies home to Perth for week-on/week-off shifts and struggles to access regular care. What is the most appropriate management plan?