WorksheetsTypes of back pain
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Caused by compression or irritation of a spinal nerve root. It is characterized by shooting, lancinating, or electric pain that radiates along the affected nerve. It’s often accompanied by numbness, decreased muscle strength, and weakened reflexes in the affected dermatome. Common causes include herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and nerve root injuries.
Radicular pain
Muscular pain
Referred pain
Chronic pain
Caused by strain or injury to the muscles and soft tissues in the back. It is typically described as a dull, aching, or throbbing pain localized to the back. Also, it’s not associated with neurological symptoms like radicular pain.
Referred pain
Acute pain
Muscular pain
Chronic pain
It originates from other spinal structures like discs, facet joints, or the sacroiliac joint, but the pain is perceived in a different location. It’s often described as a dull, aching, or gnawing sensation and can be difficult to localize precisely. It is not associated with neurological deficits like radicular pain.
Acute pain
Neurogenic pain
Chronic pain
Referred pain
- Develops suddenly, often due to an identifiable injury or incident.
- Lasts less than 6 weeks, typically resolving within days or up to 6 weeks.
- Can be moderate to severe, but is usually self-limiting and resolves with little intervention beyond rest, pain medication, and physical therapy.
Chronic pain
Acute pain
Ischemic pain
Neurogenic pain
- Develops more gradually over time, may become progressively worse.
- Lasts at least 3-6 months, or occurs intermittently over 6 months.
- Caused by more complex underlying issues like disc problems, arthritis, nerve damage, etc.
- Requires a combination of treatments like injections, biofeedback, and long-term pain management strategies.
Neurogenic pain
Ischemic pain
Chronic pain
Musculoskeletal pain
- Caused by neural tissue dysfunction and intraneural mechanical problems
- Described as burning, shooting, sharp, or electric-shock-like
- Associated with other neurological symptoms like numbness, tingling, or weakness
- Requires treatment targeting the nerve or neural "container" causing the issue
Musculoskeletal pain
Ischemic pain
Radicular pain
Neurogenic pain
- Caused by insufficient blood flow and oxygen supply to muscles during sustained contractions
- Increases in intensity during exercise/activity but improves with rest
- Often described as a tearing, cramping, or pressing quality
- Caused by the release of inflammatory mediators that sensitize muscle nociceptors
Ischemic pain
Musculoskeletal pain
Neurogenic pain
Acute pain
- Caused by issues in the muscles, bones, joints, or connective tissues
- Increases in intensity with exercise/activity but improves with rest
- Often described as aching or localized
- Not typically associated with neurological symptoms
- Requires treatment addressing the underlying musculoskeletal problem
Ischemic pain
Chronic pain
Radicular pain
Musculoskeletal pain
