Low Back Pain

Overview

Low back pain is common, usually mechanical, resolves in 4-6 weeks, rarely serious.

Symptoms

• •Localized pain
• •Radiation to leg
• •Stiffness
• •Red flags (rare)

Stages

Diagnosis

• ✓Clinical history
• ✓Straight leg raise
• ✓MRI (if red flags)
• ✓X-ray (chronic)

Treatments

• →Stay active
• →NSAIDs
• →PT
• →Surgery (cauda equina)

Risk Factors