Today, we unravel whether radiographic features predict long-term back pain in older adults. Can X-rays tell the future of back pain? Low back pain is a significant reason why people visit chiropractors. Up to 80% of adults will experience it at some point, and around 30% are now dealing with it.

Understanding predictive factors for long-term back pain helps set accurate patient expectations and improve outcomes. This study focused on spinal osteoarthritis in older adults and its role in predicting persistent and severe back pain after one year. Researchers analyzed spinal stiffness, range of motion, and radiographic features like osteophytes and disc space narrowing in over 500 adults. Over 60% had back pain one year later.

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Clinical and radiographic features of spinal osteoarthritis predict long-term persistence and severity of back pain in older adults

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