Back pain

Photo of man with back pain
Back pain usually gets better on its own within a few weeks. But what can you do if it doesn’t? And what can help if low back pain keeps coming back or becomes chronic? See how much you already know about effective treatment options and the typical causes of back pain.
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Updated on August 28, 2025

Next planned update: 2028

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Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG, Germany)

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