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will do a thorough examination, take notes on your history, the pain location, and when it began. The doctor will also ask you to describe the pain and what you were doing when it started. In addition, lab tests will be ordered, which may include x-rays, a CT Scan or an MRI. After reviewing the imaging tests, the doctor will show the patient the findings, and what is attributing to the pain. He or she will recommend a treatment plan, which often involves spinal manipulations, and other…

Forty-two-year-old male has been diagnosed with degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine of L4, L5, and S1 of the sacrum region. Patient also have a mild case of osteoarthritis in the sacrum region of the spine with radicular pain originating at the fifth vertebra. Patient complains of lower back pain while standing and walking which cause the patient to take frequent breaks to relieve pain. At times patient, must lie down to gain comfort from radicular pain. However intervertebral disk…

with low back pain. Considering this, an MRI of the lumbar spine is medically necessary and appropriate to further evaluate the claimant's condition. A visit note dated 04/21/2017 indicated that the claimant presented for a follow-up for a lumbar disc herniation and radiculopathy affecting his left leg. He reported occasional left ankle swelling when he is on his feet most of the day.He continued to have…

the discs in the spine. • Another exercise to avoid is the double leg lift. Lifting both legs while you’re lying flat on your back places a lot of stress on the lower spine. If your muscles are already weak in that area, you could actually add to your pain instead of relieving it. Also make it a habit to avoid full-length toe touches. You run the risk of overstretching your hamstrings, as well as the muscles in your lower back. This is another exercise that wears heavily on the spinal discs.…

Introduction Orebro Musculoskeletal Pain Questionnaire (OMPQ) was developed to assist in the identification of clients that are experiencing musculoskeletal pain and are at risk of a delayed recovery leading to longer absence from work, restriction in function and pain. (Hocking, McAuley & Maher 2008; Sattelmayer, Lorenz, Roder & Hilfiger, 2011). OMPQ is used by occupational therapist’s with clients who are effected by pain problems that are resulting in decreased performance at work and/or…

This is a 32-year-old male with a 7/3/2014 date of injury, due to a MVA. DIAGNOSIS; Cervical spin e S/S, Lumbar spine S/S, Left shoulder S/S 12/08/15 progress note describes that the patient complains of neck pain at a 6/10-scale level; low back pain at a 6-7/10-scale level, which radiates to the right leg; left shoulder pain at a 4/10-scale level, which radiates to the left arm; and sleep problems. PE revealed slight to moderate spasticity and tenderness over the para-cervical muscles. ROM of…

This is a 45-year-old male with a 2-20-2015 date of injury. A specific mechanism of injury has not been described. DIAGNOSIS: Sprain of joints and ligaments of unspecified parts of neck, initial encounter 01/11/16 Progress Report describes that 15 minutes were spent in review of the results from the urinary drug screen, which was administered at the previous visit and deciding whether any modifications are appropriate to the treatment regimen. The pain is better and down to a 3/10. The neck…

At Icon Medical Centers, we concentrate on finding the issues that are causing an individual to experience pain and/or decreased mobility. An accurate diagnosis allows our chiropractors, physicians and physical therapists to work together to create a personalized treatment plan for each, individual patient. Every treatment plan is designed to provide the patient with the most effective solutions for reducing his or her pain, as quickly as possible. Experienced Medical Professionals Near North…

symptoms or neurological deficits (6, 7). Surgical removal consists of decompression with or without a concomitant fusion (8). Synovial cysts commonly present in association with other degenerative spine changes such as facet arthropathy, degenerative disc disease and spondylolisthesis. In this report, we highlight this association and document the natural history of synovial cyst. We represent a case of degenerative spondylolisthesis at L4-L5 level that has developed on the ground of…

The applicant testified there were no witnesses to this incident. He claimed he believed he informed the companies supervisor, Mr. Greg Whitaker, the next day. However, as you know, there was a delay in medical treatment. I questioned the applicant regarding this delay. The applicant claimed it was the carrier’s responsibility to make an appointment and claimed he initially requested medical treatment the day after the date of injury. I confirmed with the applicant on numerous occasions and the…