Back Pain: Tests & Diagnosis

History and physical exam for low back pain
Article
02/15/06, Healthwise
A thorough history to evaluate low back pain includes an assessment of:
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Computed Tomography (CT) Scan of the Spine
Medical Test
07/19/07, Healthwise
A computed tomography (CT) scan uses X-rays to make detailed pictures of the spine and vertebrae in the neck (cervical spine), upper back (thoracic spine), or lower back (lumbosacral spine).
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Medical history and physical exam for a herniated disc
Article
08/09/06, Healthwise
During the first visit to your health professional for a possible herniated disc, you will be asked about your medical history, including:
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Herniated Disc - Exams and Tests
Article
08/09/06, Healthwise
Your health professional will evaluate your symptoms of leg and back pain using a medical history and physical examination. Your diagnosis will be based on any features that point to irritation of one or more spinal nerves and to
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Myelogram
Medical Test
09/11/07, Healthwise
A myelogram uses a special dye (contrast material) and X-rays (fluoroscopy) to make pictures of the bones and the fluid-filled space (subarachnoid space) between the bones in your spine (spinal canal). A myelogram may be done to find a
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Low Back Pain - Exams and Tests
Article
02/15/06, Healthwise
Your doctor will begin by asking questions about your medical history, your symptoms, and your work and physical activities. He or she will also do a physical exam. The questions and exam can help him or her rule out a serious cau
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Low Back Pain - Treatment Overview
Article
02/15/06, Healthwise
A wide range of treatment is available for low back pain, depending on what is causing it and how long it lasts. Most people find that their low back pain improves within a few weeks. Chances are good that your pain will go away soon w
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Scoliosis - Exams and Tests
Article
08/30/07, Healthwise
Scoliosis testing usually begins with a history and physical exam. This includes the forward-bending test, a simple test in which the child bends forward at the waist, arms hanging loosely and palms touching, and the examiner looks for
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Exercises to reduce low back pain
Article
02/15/06, Healthwise
Key points
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Should I have spinal manipulative therapy for low back pain?
Article
02/15/06, Healthwise
Spinal manipulative therapy is based on the theory that your spinal health is central to your overall health. It relies on spinal manipulation, or spinal manual therapy, to increase a joint's range of motion. Different practitioners use dif
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