Low Back Pain

Low back pain is an extremely common complain, in this video we go through the main causes of low back pain, including low back pain red flag symptoms, as well as what to look for in the physical exam and diagnosis. We also look at treatment options for the commonest low back pain causes. PDFs available here: https://rhesusmedicine.com/pages/orthopaedicsConsider subscribing (if you found any of the info useful!): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRks8wB6vgz0E7buP0L_5RQ?sub_confirmation=1Buy Us A Coffee!: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rhesusmedicineTimestamps:0:00 Low Back Pain Epidemiology0:43 Low Back Pain Causes / Classification  - Mechanical Low Back Pain2:43 Low Back Pain Causes - Referred Low Back Pain3:12 Low Back Pain Causes - Systemic Causes of Low Back Pain3:44 Low Back Pain Red Flag Symptoms5:17 Low Back Pain Diagnosis - History + Physical Exam7:13 Diagnosis of Low Back Pain - Lab Values and Imaging7:56 Treatment of Low Back Pain / Low Back Pain Treatment LINK TO SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.instagram.com/rhesusmedicine/ReferencesNational Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) (2020) Low back pain and sciatica in over 16s: assessment and management (NG59). London: NICE. Available at: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng59 . NICENational Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) (no date) Sciatica (lumbar radiculopathy) | CKS | Red flag symptoms and signs | Diagnosis. Available at: https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/sciatica-lumbar-radiculopathy/diagnosis/red-flag-symptoms-signs/ Clinical Knowledge SummariesDisclaimer: Please remember this podcast and all content from Rhesus Medicine is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a guide to diagnose or to treat any form of condition. The content is not to be used to guide clinical practice and is not medical advice. Please consult a healthcare professional for medical advice.