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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
Most people do not need any tests—such as x-ray, CT scan, or MRI—for low back pain. Having these tests does not usually affect your treatment.
Your healthcare provider will only order these or other tests to rule out another health condition or if tests are needed to plan your specific treatment.
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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