week 6 causes of low
back pain Exams
Questions with
Complete Solutions
User [Date] [Course title]
,genreal information
•Functions of the low back, or lumbar area, include structural support, movement, and protection of
certain body tissues.
•Pain in the low back can be a result of _____ (musculoskeletal/visceral/ systemic conditions) affecting
the bony lumbar spine, intervertebral discs, ligaments around the spine, spinal cord/nerves, lumbar
musculature, internal organs of the pelvis/abdomen, and the ______ covering the lumbar area.
•Treatment of low back pain is optimally directed toward a diagnosed or suspected specific cause. -
Correct Answer: conditions, skin,
origins of low back pain
•Anatomic & Physiologic
•Musculoligamentous injuries
•Degenerative changes in the ____ and facets
•IVD herniation with nerve root irritation
•Spinal ____
•Anatomic anomalies
•Underlying systemic disease
•_______ disease - Correct Answer: IVD, stenosis, visceral
red flags for low back pain
•Unsteady when ______ or walking
•Difficulties passing/controlling _______- or bowels or numbness in either area
•A previous history of _______ or osteoporosis
•Back pain accompanied by unexplained__________ or fever
•Bleeding disorder - Correct Answer: standing, bladder, cancer, weight loss,
muscol-ligamentous injuries
, •Lumbar strain/sprain (acute/chronic)
•One of the M/C cause of LBP
•Muscles, tendons, fascia, ligaments, joint capsule, etc.
•Partial tearing/stretching of _____ tissues above due to:
•Trauma/overuse/improper use (poor posture)
• Diagnosis based on:
•MOI (___________), location of pain, & exclusion of
nervous system injury and other systemic diseases
•Research shows that prolonged _______ slows recovery - Correct Answer: soft, bedrest.
•Low Back Pain due to soft tissue injury:
•Local Pain on _______ (POP) mild to severe
•No paresthesia (exceptions)
•No muscle _______ in legs or feet
•Paraspinal muscle spasm (may be excruciating)
•Usually relieved by ______-/ Exacerbated by motion
May begin immediately or gradually after trauma (usually w/in 24hrs - Correct Answer: palpation,
weakness, rest.
•May begin immediately or gradually after trauma (usually w/in 24hrs)
•Acute Trauma
•Repetitive/micro trauma
•Everyday stresses / ______ biomechanics
•X-rays may be indicated to rule out _________ (esp. high velocity trauma)
•MRI to visualize soft tissues
•https://www.spine-health.com/video/lower-back-strain-video - Correct Answer: poor, fracture,
•Chiropractic Care: ______ may be contraindicated if severe/acute
back pain Exams
Questions with
Complete Solutions
User [Date] [Course title]
,genreal information
•Functions of the low back, or lumbar area, include structural support, movement, and protection of
certain body tissues.
•Pain in the low back can be a result of _____ (musculoskeletal/visceral/ systemic conditions) affecting
the bony lumbar spine, intervertebral discs, ligaments around the spine, spinal cord/nerves, lumbar
musculature, internal organs of the pelvis/abdomen, and the ______ covering the lumbar area.
•Treatment of low back pain is optimally directed toward a diagnosed or suspected specific cause. -
Correct Answer: conditions, skin,
origins of low back pain
•Anatomic & Physiologic
•Musculoligamentous injuries
•Degenerative changes in the ____ and facets
•IVD herniation with nerve root irritation
•Spinal ____
•Anatomic anomalies
•Underlying systemic disease
•_______ disease - Correct Answer: IVD, stenosis, visceral
red flags for low back pain
•Unsteady when ______ or walking
•Difficulties passing/controlling _______- or bowels or numbness in either area
•A previous history of _______ or osteoporosis
•Back pain accompanied by unexplained__________ or fever
•Bleeding disorder - Correct Answer: standing, bladder, cancer, weight loss,
muscol-ligamentous injuries
, •Lumbar strain/sprain (acute/chronic)
•One of the M/C cause of LBP
•Muscles, tendons, fascia, ligaments, joint capsule, etc.
•Partial tearing/stretching of _____ tissues above due to:
•Trauma/overuse/improper use (poor posture)
• Diagnosis based on:
•MOI (___________), location of pain, & exclusion of
nervous system injury and other systemic diseases
•Research shows that prolonged _______ slows recovery - Correct Answer: soft, bedrest.
•Low Back Pain due to soft tissue injury:
•Local Pain on _______ (POP) mild to severe
•No paresthesia (exceptions)
•No muscle _______ in legs or feet
•Paraspinal muscle spasm (may be excruciating)
•Usually relieved by ______-/ Exacerbated by motion
May begin immediately or gradually after trauma (usually w/in 24hrs - Correct Answer: palpation,
weakness, rest.
•May begin immediately or gradually after trauma (usually w/in 24hrs)
•Acute Trauma
•Repetitive/micro trauma
•Everyday stresses / ______ biomechanics
•X-rays may be indicated to rule out _________ (esp. high velocity trauma)
•MRI to visualize soft tissues
•https://www.spine-health.com/video/lower-back-strain-video - Correct Answer: poor, fracture,
•Chiropractic Care: ______ may be contraindicated if severe/acute
