Nonspecific back pain

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Skeletal spine	Spinal stenosis	Spine supporting structures	Vertebra, cervical (neck)
Vertebra, lumbar (low back)	Vertebra, thoracic (mid back)

Back pain - nonspecific

• Low back pain
• Pain in any part of the back
• Pain may radiate to the buttocks or upper leg(s)

A physical examination focused on the back, the abdomen, and the extremities may confirm back pain or muscle spasm, but the examination does not reveal a specific cause (such as a herniated disk) or any neurological problem (such as weakness or change in sensation).

X-rays of the spine are usually normal. Further work-up may include a CT scan or MRI of the spine.

Review Date: 09/26/2006
Reviewed By: Andrew L. Chen, M.D., M.S., Orthopedist, The Alpine Clinic, Littleton, NH. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.