Epistemis

Low back pain

Specialty: Musculoskeletal.

  • low back pain
  • lower back pain
  • sciatica

Why it occurs

  • Mechanical low back pain
  • Herniated disc/sciatica
  • Fracture
  • Spondyloarthritis
  • Referred visceral cause

Initial workup

Dismiss warning signs; conservative management without image if it is mechanically uncomplicated.

red flags

Low back pain + neurological deficit, incontinence or saddle anesthesia (cauda equina), fever or cancer → urgent.

Standard management

  • Paracetamol/NSAID — analgesia
  • Muscle relaxant — spasm, short duration

Educational guidance for study. It is NOT a prescription recommendation. The actual choice depends on the cause, the patient, and current guidelines.

PreviousProximal ischial pain
Area
Musculoskeletal
Listed causes
5
Treatment options
2
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