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How is low back pain diagnosed?

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The doctor will examine the patient's back and hips to check for conditions that require surgery or emergency treatment. The examination includes several tests that involve moving the patient's legs

First answer by Gale Ency. of Alt Med. Last edit by Gale Ency. of Alt Med. Contributor trust: 16 [recommend contributor ]. Question popularity: 1 [recommend question].

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How do you remedy your low back pain?
Have someone massage it with ICY HOT.
What can cause low back pain?
It may be caused by a variety of diseases and disorders that affect the lumbar spine.
What cures are there for low back pain?
Lower back pain is not a disease, so it doesn't have a cure. However, some remedies to the problem are painkillers, massage, use of magnetic and heat/cold treatments.
What is low back pain called?
lumbago I believe
What is Kemps test for low back pain?
see here http://www.shawchiropractic.com/attorneys/MORE_glossary.htm