Back Pain: Tests & Diagnosis

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  • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis - Exams and Tests

    02/21/08, Healthwise

    Lumbar spinal stenosis can usually be diagnosed based on your history of symptoms, a physical examination, and imaging tests.

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  • Medical history and physical exam for a herniated disc

    07/21/08, Healthwise

    During the first visit to your doctor for a possible herniated disc, you will be asked about your medical history, including:

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  • Herniated Disc - Exams and Tests

    07/21/08, Healthwise

    Your doctor will evaluate your symptoms of leg and back pain using a medical history and physical examination. Your diagnosis will be based on any features that point to irritation of one or more spinal nerves and to the loss of stren

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  • Myelogram

    09/11/07, Healthwise

    A myelogram uses a special dye (contrast material) and X-rays (fluoroscopy) to make pictures of the bones and the fluid-filled space (subarachnoid space) between the bones in your spine (spinal canal). A myelogram may be done to find a tumor,

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  • Low Back Pain - Exams and Tests

    02/06/08, Healthwise

    Your doctor will begin by asking questions about your medical history, your symptoms, and your work and physical activities. He or she will also do a physical exam. The questions and exam can help him or her rule out a serious cau

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  • Scoliosis - Exams and Tests

    08/30/07, Healthwise

    Scoliosis testing usually begins with a history and physical exam. This includes the forward-bending test, a simple test in which the child bends forward at the waist, arms hanging loosely and palms touching, and the examiner looks for

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  • Low back pain: Exercises to reduce pain

    02/06/08, Healthwise

    Key points

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