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What is the primary cause of discogenic low back pain?

Muscle spasms

Herniated disc

Strain from heavy lifting

Injury to the vertebral end plates (correct)

Which statement about discogenic low back pain is correct?

It results from muscle degeneration.

It is exclusively linked to age-related wear.

It involves intact disc fibers. (correct)

It is caused by herniated disc fibers.

What physiological change occurs in discogenic low back pain?

Increased muscle tone in the back

Formation of new blood vessels and nerves (correct)

Reduced blood flow to the spinal cord

Complete disc degeneration

How does inflammation play a role in discogenic low back pain?

<p>It arises due to irritation from new nerves invading the disc.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of discogenic low back pain?

<p>Presence of herniated disc material</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Discogenic Low Back Pain

Chronic low back pain originates from disc and vertebral end plate damage.
This damage triggers new blood vessel growth.
Sinuvertebral nerves invade the disc's back, causing inflammation.
Importantly, the disc's fibres remain intact, differentiating it from a herniation.

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This quiz focuses on the causes and characteristics of chronic low back pain arising specifically from disc and vertebral end plate damage. It explores the role of new blood vessel growth and inflammation triggered by nerve invasion while highlighting the intact nature of disc fibers compared to herniation. Test your understanding of these essential concepts in spinal health.