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    Lower back pain is a common issue causing disability and economic impact. This article differentiates between benign mechanical back pain and less common, but serious, inflammatory back pain.

    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedics
    • General Practice
    • Rheumatology

    Background:

    • Lower back pain is a prevalent musculoskeletal complaint encountered in primary care.
    • It significantly contributes to patient disability and incurs substantial economic costs due to absenteeism.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline an approach for managing lower back pain.
    • To provide guidance on differentiating mechanical back pain from inflammatory back pain.

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