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MediumRheumatologyAcute low back painau-racgpau-amc

A 29-year-old office worker presents to her GP with 5 days of low back pain after lifting a heavy box. There are no neurological deficits or red flag features. She is very anxious and requests an MRI to "make sure nothing is wrong". According to Australian low back pain guidelines, what is the most appropriate management regarding imaging?

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