Table 1

Yellow flags: Psychosocial factors which may contribute to long-term distress, disability and chronic pain.

Factors important in predicting poor outcomes:
     • Belief that pain is harmful or disabling
     • Fear-avoidance behaviour and reduced activity
     • Tendency to low mood and social withdrawal
     • Dependence on passive treatment rather than active participation

Pollard and de Luca Chiropractic & Osteopathy 2009 17:12   doi:10.1186/1746-1340-17-12