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Understanding Back Pain: Beyond the Checklist
This chapter emphasizes the importance of conducting thorough subjective interviews with patients to uncover underlying issues related to back pain. It discusses the need for clinicians to balance between treating symptoms and recognizing when to refer patients for serious conditions, while also tackling the psychological perceptions of pain. Additionally, it promotes early education on back health to foster positive beliefs in children and reduce the risk of chronic pain.