Lower Back Pain: When Should You Get an X-Ray (And When It’s a Waste of Time)

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Lower Back Pain: When Should You Get an X-Ray (And When It’s a Waste of Time)

Uran Berisha· Founder of Unpain Clinic· April 10· 4 min read

Wondering if you need an x-ray for lower back pain? Learn when an x-ray is actually helpful—and why your pain might be coming from fascia, not bones.

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