Whether or not someone will have chronic back pain does not necessarily depend on the severity of pain. Studies show that psychological factors such as depression, stress, and focus on body symptoms can influence the degree, duration, and debilitation associated with the pain.

K.M. Dunn et al. A prognostic approach to defining chronic pain: Replication in a UK primary care low back pain population. PAIN 2008. Vol. 135. Pp. 48-54.

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