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Assessment and Treatment of Acute Low Back Pain (ALBP): A Systematic Review.
Pain medicine (Malden, Mass.)·September 26, 2026·PMID 42799684
Why it mattersAcute low back pain is a common presentation where overuse of imaging and opioids persists despite limited benefit. This review provides a comprehensive evidence base to guide more selective diagnostic workup and prioritize effective nonpharmacologic and non-opioid treatments.
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