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Low Back Pain

One of the reasons back pain is so common is that the anatomy of the back is so complicated. In addition, with the usual activities of daily living, the back takes a lot of abuse.

Has your pain been present for less than three weeks?

Yes, I've been in pain for less than three weeks.

No, I've been in pain longer than three weeks.

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Online Medical Reviewer: Faculty of Harvard Medical School
Date Last Reviewed: 8/30/2006
Date Last Modified: 8/7/2006

Source: from Harvard Health Decision Guides, Harvard Health Publications, Copyright © 2007 by President and Fellows of Harvard College. All rights reserved. Used with permission of StayWell.
 
 
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