What is the most common musculoskeletal complaint seen in primary care medical practice and is a major source of activity limitation and disability?

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Low-back pain (LBP) is the most common musculoskeletal complaint seen in primary care medical practice and is a major source of activity limitation and disability. LBP is experienced by one in five adults each year and affects 60-80% of adults at some time in their lives. It is often persistent or recurrent and incurs a significant cost to individuals, businesses, and society. It is the fifth most common reason to seek health care. LBP can be due to a single event resulting in acute injury or to a cumulative process of stress and strain (Gaunt, Herring, & O'Connor, 2008; Rosenwax, Semmens, & Holman, 2001).

What Is the Most Common Musculoskeletal Complaint Seen in Primary