Mechanical Back Pain

Question 1

define mechanical back pain

Answer 1

this is recurrent back pain with no neurological symptoms

Question 2

presentation of mechanical back pain

Answer 2

• worse on movement
• relieved by rest
• absence of red flags

Question 3

causes of mechanical back pain

Answer 3

obesity
poor posture
poor lifting technique
lack of physical exercise

Question 4

management of mechanical back pain

Answer 4

analgesia and physiotherapy
reassurance
watch out for secondary gain