Lemmers GPG, et al. - Researchers examined the data to analyze the consequences of imaging (X-ray, CT, and MRI) vs no imaging in case of low back pain (LBP). They observed that early MRI may lead to an increase in costs. They found an association of performing MRI or imaging (MRI or CT) with an improvement in healthcare utilization like future injections, surgery, medication, etc. No significant difference was noticed between X-ray or MRI groups compared with non-imaging groups on absence from work. Overall, they concluded a relation of imaging in LBP with higher medical costs, expanded healthcare utilization and more absence from work.