<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 24pt;">How much do you know about your back pain?</span></div>

True or False?

Most people experience low back pain at some point in their lives.

True

False

True or False?

It is important to rest in bed when you have low back pain.

True

False

Choose One

How should I treat a new episode of low back pain?

Stay as active as possible

If needed, briefly rest from aggravating activities

Return to work as soon as possible

See your healthcare provider if the pain does not reduce after 1 week

All of the above

None of the above

True or False?

Surgery is the most successful treatment for a disc bulge.

True

False

True or False?

Research shows that some complementary medicines help improve low back pain.

True

False

True or False?

Medication alone can be a good treatment option for low back pain.

True

False

True or False?

Emotions and stress have nothing to do with low back pain.

True

False

Choose One

What does 'acute low back pain' mean?

Very severe low back pain

Recent low back pain

There is inflammation in the back

True or False?

Paracetamol (also known as Panadol or Tylenol) often helps relieve low back pain.

True

False

True or False?

I should be worried about my back pain when it feels sharp.

True

False

True or False?
The best way to prevent recurrences of my low back pain is to stop doing any activities that might set off my pain.

True

False

How much do you know about your back pain?

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