Chronic low back pain beliefs and management practices in Africa: Time for a rethink?

Management practices for CLBP in African countries appear to contradict recommended biopsychosocial management guidelines by developed countries and are not sufficiently documented. Research on CLBP beliefs and CLBP management practices in Africa is lacking. To enhance the uptake of biopsychosocial approach in Africa, research around CLBP beliefs in African CLBP patients and HCPs is required.