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Which age group is most likely to experience disc problems?

Which occupation is associated with a high incidence of back injury?

What is the recommended inclination of the back rest to decrease pressure on the intervertebral disc?

Which gender has a higher incidence of lower back pain?

How long does acute back pain typically last?

What type of pain is characterized by symptoms staying centralized in the back?

Which of the following actions may cause mechanical deformation of the spine or increase intradiscal pressure?

What is the most common cause of radiating pain below the knee?

If standing increases the pain and other symptoms, what may be the cause?

If walking increases the pain and other symptoms, what may be the cause?

If lying (especially prone lying) increases the pain and other symptoms, what may be the cause?

What is the key to proper back posture?

Which of the following statements is true about facet joint problems?

What does pain on forward flexion with no substantial muscle tenderness suggest?

Which condition is more likely to cause bilateral pain if it is a central protrusion?

What is the difference between dural pain and radicular pain?

What is the likely cause if paresthesia is painless?

What percentage of patients with low back pain have disc problems?

Which area of the body is most commonly affected by abnormal sensations in the presence of paresthesia?

What is the potential consequence of not relieving the pressure on the spinal cord in a myelopathy?

Which level does the adult spinal cord end at?

What can cause weakness or decrease in strength in the legs while walking or climbing stairs?

What type of sleeping position is considered the best for the lumbar spine?

What can difficulty with micturition be a symptom of?

Which of the following is true about diagnosing pain due to a disc in the lumbar spine?

What should the examiner do when red flags are present during the examination?

What should the examiner watch for during the examination to identify an increased risk of chronic pain and long-term disability?

Why is it important to consider visceral tissues in any assessment of the lumbar spine and pelvis?

What is the main focus of the examination when differentiating symptoms of a herniated disc from other conditions?

According to Waddell, how often can a definitive diagnosis as to the pathology of back pain be made?

Which of the following postures or actions may increase pain or cause difficulty in individuals with low back pain?

Which of the following movements are typically associated with increased pain in individuals with disc pathology?

Which of the following postures may be the cause of pain and other symptoms if they increase while the patient is standing?

Which of the following postures may be the cause of pain and other symptoms if they increase while the patient is walking?

Which of the following postures may be the cause of pain and other symptoms if they increase while the patient is lying (especially prone lying)?

Which of the following conditions may lead the examiner to suspect a neurogenic or space-occupying lesion if the patient experiences persistent pain or progressive increases in pain while in the supine position?

Which age group is most likely to experience disc problems?

Which occupation is associated with a high incidence of back injury?

What is the recommended inclination of the back rest to decrease pressure on the intervertebral disc?

How long does acute back pain typically last?

Which gender has a higher incidence of lower back pain?

What can cause weakness or decrease in strength in the legs while walking or climbing stairs?

Which of the following is a red flag that the examiner must clear during the examination of the lumbar spine?

What is the primary focus of diagnosing pain due to a disc in the lumbar spine?

What percentage of cases can a definitive diagnosis as to the pathology of back pain be made?

Which of the following patterns suggests facet joint involvement in low back pain?

What can make it difficult for the examiner to determine the location of the problem in the lumbar spine?

Which of the following is true about diagnosing pain due to a disc in the lumbar spine?

Which of the following symptoms may indicate a myelopathy and is considered an emergency surgical situation?

Which level does the adult spinal cord end at?

Which of the following is a key characteristic of pain caused by disc involvement in the lumbar spine?

What is the likely cause if paresthesia is painless?

What is the most likely cause of pain radiating to the posterior aspect of the foot?

Which type of sleeping position is considered the best for the lumbar spine?

Which of the following is true about pain caused by a minor disc injury?

What is the likely cause if paresthesia is painless?

What can cause weakness or decrease in strength in the legs while walking or climbing stairs?

Which activities aggravate the pain?

Which of the following is a characteristic of lumbar and sacroiliac pain?

What is the likely cause of pain radiating into the leg below the knee?

Which of the following age ranges is most likely to experience disc problems?

Which of the following occupations is associated with a high incidence of back injury?

What is the recommended inclination of the back rest to decrease pressure on the intervertebral disc?

Which of the following conditions may lead the examiner to suspect a neurogenic or space-occupying lesion if the patient experiences persistent pain or progressive increases in pain while in the supine position?

How long does acute back pain typically last?

Which of the following is a key characteristic of pain caused by disc involvement in the lumbar spine?

Which of the following is true about diagnosing pain due to a disc in the lumbar spine?

Which of the following patterns suggests facet joint involvement in low back pain?

What percentage of cases can a definitive diagnosis as to the pathology of back pain be made?

What can cause weakness or decrease in strength in the legs while walking or climbing stairs?

What should the examiner watch for during the examination to identify an increased risk of chronic pain and long-term disability?

What can make it difficult for the examiner to determine the location of the problem in the lumbar spine?

Which of the following is a characteristic of radicular pain?

Which of the following is true about pain caused by a minor disc injury?

Which of the following is a red flag that the examiner must consider during the examination of the lumbar spine?

Which of the following is true about facet joint problems?

Which of the following is true about pain caused by a disc problem in the lumbar spine?

Which of the following actions may increase intrathecal pressure in the lumbar spine?

Which of the following is a potential consequence of not relieving the pressure on the spinal cord in a myelopathy?

What is the likely cause if the patient experiences paresthesia in the perineal area?

Which of the following is a potential red flag that the examiner should be aware of?

Which of the following is a potential cause of weakness or decrease in strength in the legs while walking or climbing stairs?

Which of the following is a potential cause of difficulty with micturition?

Which of the following is a potential cause of pain that increases with certain activities?

Which of the following postures or actions may increase pain or cause difficulty in individuals with low back pain?

What is the relationship between pain and activity in individuals with low back pain?

What is the most common cause of radiating pain below the knee in individuals with low back pain?

Which of the following may be the cause if standing increases the pain and other symptoms in individuals with low back pain?

Which of the following may be the cause if walking increases the pain and other symptoms in individuals with low back pain?

Which of the following may be the cause if lying (especially prone lying) increases the pain and other symptoms in individuals with low back pain?

Which of the following postures may cause an increase in pain and other symptoms if the patient is sitting for a long period of time?

Which of the following postures may cause an increase in pain and other symptoms if the patient is standing?

Which of the following postures may cause an increase in pain and other symptoms if the patient is walking?

Which of the following postures may cause an increase in pain and other symptoms if the patient is lying (especially prone lying)?

Which of the following conditions may lead the examiner to suspect a neurogenic or space-occupying lesion if the patient experiences persistent pain or progressive increases in pain while in the supine position?

Which of the following conditions may lead the examiner to suspect an injury to the iliolumbar ligaments if the patient experiences unilateral pain in the upper sacroiliac region or in the groin on extension?

Which of the following is a potential consequence of not relieving the pressure on the spinal cord in a myelopathy?

What can cause weakness or decrease in strength in the legs while walking or climbing stairs?

What is the most common cause of radiating pain below the knee in individuals with low back pain?