DDX

Question 1

QL

Answer 1

• pseudo-disc syndrome
• failed surgical back syndrome
• TPs in erectors and iliopsoas
• trochanteric bursitis
• pseudo sciatica
• radiculopathy
• tumours
• infections
• visceral referral

Question 2

Deep paraspinals

Answer 2

• articular dysfunctions
• fibromyalgia
• radiculopathy
• spinal ligament sprain

Question 3

Superficial paraspinals

Answer 3

• facet joint syndrome
• associated TPs
• discogenic pathologies
• articular dysfunctions (costotransverse &costovertberal)
• fibromyalgia
• radiculopathy
• spinal ligament sprain

Question 4

Rectus abdominus

Answer 4

Upper abdomen:
-heartburn
-hernia
-gallstones
-peptic ulcers
-stomach cancer
-heart disease
Mid abdomen:
-colic
-stomach cramps
-chronic diarrhoea
Mid and upper
-excessive gas
-sense of bloating, fullness, swelling, burning
Right side
-appendicitis