Severe low back or lower limb pain is associated with recurrent falls among older Australians.

Background: Few studies have explored the impact of low back or lower limb pain severity on recurrent (≥2) falls in older adults.

Objectives: Investigate the association between the severity of low back or lower limb pain, and ≥2 falls or falls-related injuries.

Methods: Community-dwelling Australian males and females in the ASPREE Longitudinal Study of Older Persons (ALSOP), aged ≥70 years.