Acute low back pain (LBP) is common, with more than 80% of us experiencing at least one episode in our lives. It is painful, a common cause of time off work, and interferes with our ability to perform daily activities. Fortunately, most episodes of acute LBP are self-limited and improve with time and conservative treatments. However, recurrence is common, with estimates ranging from 24% to 80% in the first year.1