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Spine Symptoms
NPTE Musculoskeletal
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| DJD/OA | pain/stiff upon rising that eases with activity. Pain incr with repetitive bending. sore/nagging pain |
| Facet jt Dysfunction | stiff upon rising, eases in hour. Loss of motion with pain, sharp with certain mvmts. Mvmt in painfree range usu decr sx. Stationary positions incr symptoms. |
| Disc w/ NR compromise | no pain in reclined position. Pain incr with WB activities. Shooting/burning/stabbing pain. +/- altered strength |
| Stenosis | position related pain. Flexed = decr pain. Extended = incr pain. Numbness/tightness/cramping. Walking incr sx. Pain may persist for hours once resting. |
| Vascular claudication | Pain consistent in all positions, brought on by physical exertion. Relieved with rest in 1-5min. Numbness. Decreased pulses |
| Neoplastic disease | Pain gnawing, intense or penetrating. Not resolved by position changes, time of day, activity. Pain wakes pt. |