EasyRheumatologyNon-specific low back pain imagingca-mccqe1ca-ccfp
A 40-year-old man presents with acute onset of severe low back pain after lifting a heavy box at work. He has no history of trauma, cancer, weight loss, fever, intravenous drug use, or neurological deficits. Examination shows local lumbar tenderness but normal power, sensation, and reflexes. According to Choosing Wisely Canada, what is the most appropriate management regarding imaging?