Abstract:Low back pain (LBP) is the most prevalent musculoskeletal problem, which implies a high rate of chronicity. The chronicity of symptoms can lead to pain expansion. The main objective of this study was to assess whether there were differences between patients with nonspecific chronic LBP (CLBP) who sought healthcare compared to those who did not in terms of pain expansion. Methods: Ninety individuals participated in the study and were divided into 3 groups: 30 patients who sought care; 30 patients who did not se… Show more
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