Long-term use of musculoskeletal healthcare services varied in this chronic musculoskeletal pain population. Almost 40% coped without seeking care, whereas 8% had consistent high use of healthcare services. Chronic musculoskeletal pain was mostly managed in primary care settings, which aligns with musculoskeletal guidelines, as did the use of pain medication and surgery. People with different musculoskeletal healthcare trajectories had different individual, sociodemographic, health, belief and work-related profiles.
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