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December 2022
We’re sharing resources for management of acute low back painThis is part of an ongoing series of articles focusing on the tools and resources available to help FEP members manage their health. Low back pain is the fifth most common reason for all physician visits. Studies have shown that imaging, such as X-ray, MRI or CT scan, of the lower spine before six weeks from the onset of acute low back pain doesn’t improve outcomes but does increase costs, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians. Here are some helpful resources for treating acute low back pain:
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