title: Back problems in general practice.
abstract: Back pain is a common problem with multiple aetiology. A thorough and systematic initial assessment of the patient will increase the specificity of diagnosis and set up a framework for management in which he will cooperate effectively.
mesh_terms: D001416:Back Pain / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D001847:Bone Diseases / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D010821:Physicians, Family; D011859:Radiography; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000150:complications; D013131:Spine / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000150:complications