From Acute Onset to Persistence: Trajectories and Biopsychosocial Factors in LBP

Background Low back pain (LBP) is a leading cause of disability worldwide, often persisting and impacting individuals’ lives despite its classification as an acute condition. This research project aimed to investigate the course of acute LBP, focusing on pain trajectories, time-varying biopsychosocial factors, and potential markers such as tactile acuity and activity-related behaviours. The objective was to provide a comprehensive understanding of acute LBP beyond traditional, time-based classifications. Methods This community-based inception cohort study included participants with acute LBP (less than four week…