Low back pain

started having spasm while working. On 11/18/2016, the claimant complained of right sacroiliac joint pain and sacrum pain that was described as moderate and constant which was rated as 5/10. There was also mild-moderate and constant right hip pain that was rated as 4/10 as well as moderate and constant neck pain that was rated as 6/10. The neck pain was unchanged since the last visit while the pain in the right sacroiliac joint, sacrum, and right hip were getting better. Examination revealed…

DOI: 2/14/2014. The patient is a 54-year-old female janitor who sustained a work-related injury to her back and right arm from a slip and fall on snow and ice. As per OMNI, she was diagnosed with low back pain and radiculopathy. The patient underwent bilateral decompressive laminectomy on 8/12/15. As per progress notes on 11/3/15 by Dr. Cristian Brotea, the patient is 3 months status post L4-S1 lumbar laminectomy and fusion with instrumentation from which she has been doing relatively well.…

described that the patient has significant neck pain radiating to he right upper extremity with weakness and increased elbow pain. She still continues to have severe back pain. She still has lower back pain and occasional lower extremity pain. She gets some pain relief with the use of her medication. The patient rates the pain as 7/10-scale level with medications. Movement aggravates the pain and medications make it better. The patient complains of abdominal pain, indigestion, heartburn,…

fell off the toilet seat in the rest room. As per OMNI, she was diagnosed with right hip pain. Based on the progress report dated 08/24/16, the patient presents for reevaluation regarding her right hip pain. She had her FCE done 7/6/16. She continues to complain of bilateral hip pain and is wanting the left hip checked out to rule out any other possible problems that may be causing such severe pain in the low back and pelvic region. She is having a difficult time sleeping and is requesting…

with a 1/31/2012 date of injury. A specific mechanism of injury has not been described. DIAGNOSIS: Cervical spine HNP Left Shoulder Bursitis 12/12/15 Progress Report described that the patient presentd with neck pain 8/10-scale level, left shoulder pain 7/10-scale level and low back pain 6/10-scale level. The exam revealed tenderness to palpation over the cervical spine, lumbar spine and left shoulder. There were spasms noted and decreased ROM over lumbar spine, cervical spine and left…

problems including sciatica pain, degenerative disc disease and disc prolapse are the serious health aliments that can produce bothersome symptoms. Spinal discs act as a cushion between the back bones and are very susceptible to injury or disease, causing severe pain in the back and legs. These problems greatly affect aging individuals because of wear and tear in the spine disc cartilage, causing the loss of normal function or structure and decrease quality of life. Proper pain management for…

that involves the breaking down of the vertebra (Hockenberry & Wilson, 2015). Symptoms of this condition include lower back and lower limb pain. In fact, spondylolysis is one of the common causes of back pain in adolescents, particularly young athletes. This injury most often occurs on children and adolescents who are involved in sports that place repeated stress on the lower back. Furthermore, in some cases spondylolysis can lead to spondylolisthesis, when the vertebra begins to shift out of…

initially diagnosed with sprain at the back, neck, shoulder, bilateral legs and ankle. Based on the acupuncture progress report dated 03/22/16, the patient presents for his 6/8 visit for his cervical and lumbar spine. He reports excellent pain relief with treatment, more tolerable pain levels for several days and that his whole back feels more relaxed. At present, his neck is bothering him more than his low back. He also complains of a “nerve type of pain” along the posterior knee. He is eager…

patients, sciatica pain is an acute and devastating condition while for some other people, the sciatica symptoms can be irregular and deliberating, but they can become worse. Sciatica is not the same as the common back pain. It barely affects your back but moves from the low back reaching the buttocks to the legs or thigh . This condition can be severe, when seeking Sciatica Relief it may be advisable to seek medical attention in case of any severe signs. Normally, sciatica pain will affect only…

her scrap crane. As per OMNI, she was initially diagnosed with strain to multiple body parts. Per the medical report dated 06/10/16, the patient complained of low back pain rated 6/10 with distal lower extremity tingling sensations. She was previously sent to physical therapy and had 60-75% improvement of her symptoms. She has not had a pain management consult. She experiences a tingling sensation from the ankles that radiates upward into the calves. The symptoms are worse while at work. She…