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A 52-year-old man with a 35 pack-year smoking history and chronic cough reports new low back pain for 3 weeks after lifting boxes at work. He has no weight loss, fever, neurological deficit or history of cancer. Examination shows localised paraspinal tenderness and normal neurology. According to Choosing Wisely Canada, what is the most appropriate management regarding imaging?

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