Low Back Pain Hx/PEx

Question 1

Key aspects of Hx:

Answer 1

1. Associated sx ==> constitutional + INCONTINENCE + neuro.

2. Hx of cancer — recurrent UTIs — DM — Nephrolithiasis — IV drug use — Smoking.

Question 2

PEx:

Answer 2

1. Neuro — L4-S1 nerve roots.
2. Back palpation and ROM.
3. Hip exam.
4. Consider rectal exam.