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Welcome to the Low Back Pain Decision Guide
We're sorry your back is bothering you!
The goal of this guide is to provide information while awaiting evaluation with your doctor, or for additional information after you have seen him or her. Please keep in mind that this guide is not intended to replace a face-to-face evaluation with your doctor. The diagnoses provided are among the most common that could explain your symptoms, but the list is not exhaustive and there are many other possibilities. In addition, more than one condition may be present at the same time. For example, a person with rheumatoid arthritis could also have tendonitis.
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| Last updated: | August 30, 2006 |
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| Reviewed By: | Faculty of Harvard Medical School |
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