In localized pain the patient will feel soreness or discomfort when the doctor palpates, or presses on, a specific surface area of the lower back.
localized pain
Knots are muscles that are spasmed or contracted relative to the muscle around them. They tend to be localized and can cause pain and stiffness.
Shingles can cause localized pain in almost any part of the body. Sciatica can cause pain in the lower back and one or both legs.
The pain is usually localized, and there may be muscle spasms or soreness when the doctor touches the area. The patient usually feels better when resting.
Referred pain is perceived in the lower back but is caused by inflammation elsewhere--often in the kidneys or lower abdomen.
Localized reaction with pain
Diffuse pain is spread over a larger area and comes from deep tissue layers.
The 2 components of pain are fast pain, and slow pain. Fast pain is a sharp, localized pain and slow pain is dull and diffused and mostly unpleasant.
Ulcer-like dyspepsia refers to abdominal pain with three or more of the following symptoms: well-localized pain, pain relieved by eating, pain relieved by antacids, pain occurring when hungry, pain that disrupts sleep
Ulcer-like dyspepsia refers to abdominal pain with three or more of the following symptoms: well-localized pain, pain relieved by eating, pain relieved by antacids, pain occurring when hungry, pain that disrupts sleep
Nociceptive pain, or the pain that is transmitted by nociceptors, is typically called acute pain.
Signs of a burn are localized redness, swelling, and pain. A severe burn will also blister.