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BOF 52 Features of simple mechanical back pain, all are true,
except: 1-sudden onset, usually precipitated by sudden lifting
or bending 2-the pain is variable but improves at rest 3-age of the patients usually between 20-50 years
4-the patient is systemically well 5-90% improves after 1 year