Low back pain is a common problem that affects many people. A thorough examination is important for identifying the underlying cause of the pain. The examination should include taking a detailed history of the patient’s symptoms, including how the pain started, the location of the pain, the duration of the pain, and any related symptoms such as leg pain, numbness or tingling.
I have summarized some of the most common LBP conditions found in practice: lumbar facet pain, sacroiliac joint pain, discogenic pain, and lumbosacral radicular pain. I hope this can be a practical guide to diagnose the patient’s source of pain.
