Analgesic Intake and Willingness to Undergo Surgery
The prevalence of analgesic intake for CSP varies across the literature, with some studies demonstrating very high levels (80%-100%) [Surgery intent at baseline was very low, which translated to a lack of significant within-group changes in either group. This might be related to the PT referral process, which involves initial physician consultation to potentially exclude individuals with poor clinical presentations and imaging supportive of surgery referral. Additionally, the referral process and educational process may have influenced baseline and end-of-treatment surgery intent, respectively, by anchoring participants to the potential benefits of an exercise intervention.