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Low Back Pain Pathway
Before your appointment
Visit your healthcare provider
Get your tests
Review your test results
Review your treatment and management options
Talk with your healthcare provider about a referral
Start your treatment and watch your symptoms
Keep taking care of yourself
If your healthcare provider does recommend tests for your low back pain, it is important to know what your test results are and what they mean. Discuss the results with your healthcare provider to understand how they will help you and your healthcare team decide what to do next.
Medical terms can be hard to understand. Ask your healthcare provider for explanations and examples to make sure you fully understand.
You may be able to see your results and health information using secure online tools:
Download or print the full patient pathway (PDF) and summary (one-page PDF) to learn more about how to manage and treat low back pain.Patient Pathway Summary
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