The Journal of adolescent health : official publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine
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Comorbidities in adults negatively affect the course of low back pain (LBP). Little is known of the presence and/or impact of LBP comorbidities in adolescents. ⋯ Identified comorbidity clusters support adolescent and adult studies reporting associations between LBP, other pain areas, psychological disorders, and disability. Tracking these clusters into adulthood may provide insight into health care utilization in later life, whereas identification of these individuals early in the life span may help optimize intervention opportunities.