Back pain

Question 1

Nerve root pain is associated with _____ and ______ loss.

Answer 1

motor and sensory

Question 2

What needs to be inquired about in patients with non-mechanical back pain, if severe and not improved on lying down?

Answer 2

Hx of HIV, TB
IV drug abuse
Cancer (past or present)
recent trauma 
osteoporosis
long term steroid use
prolonged early morning joint st