Low Back Pain Flashcards
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Low back pain differential
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Acute low back pain Disc herniation Spinal stenosis Compression fracture Trochanteric bursitis
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Low back pain ROS
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Things you can and cant do Pain radiate anywhere Weakness numbness in legs RED FLAGS Stiff joints Previous injuries Medical probs or surgeries Kind of work? Feeling emotionally
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Low back pain Exam
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Heart and lungs Abdomen (aorta) Bend (sideways, back, forward) Rotate Walk (normal, heels, toes) Palpate back (muscles, vertebrae) Straight leg raise On side- sacroiliac joints Trochanteric bursa Hips/ Knees/ Ankles BILATERAL To be thorough, I should check rectal tone
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Low back pain Plan
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Trial of NSAIDs Tailored exercise program Other non-pharmacological therapy Imaging RICE
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OMT for Low back pain
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Lumbar soft tissue
