Risks for developing back pain

Several researches done in the past have came to the data that a person is at particular risk for low back pain if that person:

Experts are suggesting that for avoiding back strain, children that carry backpacks should bend both knees when lifting heavy packs, visit their locker or desk between classes to lighten loads or replace books.

It is logical that in fact diagnostic tests aren't usually necessary to confirm the cause of back pain because the patients are the key of diagnosis. However, it could be very helpful for determination of the right cause of that pain. Several diagnostic tools help determine where the pain is, what degree of motion you have without pain and whether you have muscle spasms. They will also help rule out more serious causes of back pain.

There are several tests which are being used:

X-ray images could be extremely helpful because they show the alignment of bones and whether you have degenerative joint disease or broken bones. There is a big problem with X-ray images because they won't directly show problems with spinal cord, muscles and fibrous tissues.

These are probably the best diagnostic tools because these scans can literally generate 3D images that may reveal herniated disks or problems with bones, muscles, tissue, tendons, nerves, ligaments and blood vessels.

This is rather complicate procedure which is used only in rare cases when doctor wants to use bone scan to look for bone tumors or compression fractures caused by osteoporosis. In this procedure, patient will receive an injection of a small amount of a radioactive substance into one of your. The substance collects in bones and allows doctor to detect bone problems using a special camera.

This test measures the electrical impulses produced by the nerves and the responses of patient’s muscles.