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WHAT’S HOLDING YOU BACK?
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Are you holding back from taking charge of your back pain? Take the quiz and find out.*
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Do you experience recurring back pain that comes and goes every month or so?
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Yes
No
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Do you experience daily or weekly back pain?
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Yes
No
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Do you miss out on sports or physical activities as a result of back pain?
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Yes
No
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Do you believe there is no effective treatment for back pain?
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Yes
No
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Are you concerned that treatment for back pain might not be covered by your benefits plan or provincial health plan?
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Yes
No
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Have you taken pain relievers for more than three days in a row to treat back pain?
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Yes
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Are you worried about what a diagnosis might mean if you visit a health professional?
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Yes
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Do you hope your back pain will go away on its own?
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Yes
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Are you too busy to seek treatment for your back pain?
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Yes
No
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Do you just "tough it out" when you experience back pain?
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Yes
No
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* This is not a clinical diagnostic tool. Consult a health professional for a comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and treatment advice.
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