Back pain - Atraumatic

Question 1

Simple (‘mechanical’) back pain: Mgmt

Answer 1

no investigations or referral required.

Question 2

Nerve root pain:

Answer 2

referral and investigation needed if symptoms persistent
or progressive.

Question 3

Possible serious spinal pathology:

Answer 3

referral and investigation required

Question 4

Suspected cord compression:

Answer 4

immediate neurosurgical/orthopaedic
referral mandatory