Back Pain

Question 1

when does simple backache present?

Answer 1

20-55 y/o

Question 2

what is the most commonly experienced back pain?

Answer 2

simple backache

Question 3

where does pain in simple backache tend to be felt?

Answer 3

lumbosacral region
buttocks
thighs

Question 4

what is the nature of pain in simple backache and what does this mean?

Answer 4

mechanical

varies with time, position and activity

Question 5

what is the prognosis of simple backache?

Answer 5

good

90% better in 6 weeks

Question 6

describe the pain associated with nerve root pain

Answer 6

unilateral leg pain that is worse than back pain (if they have it)

pain radiates to the foot or the toes

Question 7

what other symptoms are associated with nerve root pain?

Answer 7

numbness

nerve function changes in one nerve root

Question 8

what is the prognosis of nerve root pain like?

Answer 8

decent

half of patients better in 6 weeks, can be up to 18 months in some