Discogenic low back pain: What to check?

Discogenic low back pain generally requires physical examination, imaging examination, neurological examination, etc.

1. Physical examination The

doctor will judge the activity and stability of the spine according to the patient's body posture, gait and palpation results, and determine whether there are obvious abnormalities.

2. Imaging examination The

X-ray and CT examinations of the patient's spine can help the doctor observe the shape and position of the disc, determine whether there are problems such as disc herniation or bulging, and whether there is nerve root compression.

3. Neurological examination

The doctor may evaluate the nervous system of the patient, including testing sensory, motor function, reflexes, and related symptoms of nerve root involvement.