This is the first episode in a three part musculoskeletal (MSK) mini-series which aims to briefly capture important features in the history, examination and further investigation of common joint presentations. The first episode focuses on back pain.
Doctors Sara and Lisa discuss a fictional case with Tom Smith and Charlotte Baker, first contact physiotherapists in Wigan. They chat through the patient’s history, examination, red flags and further assessment of this very common primary care topic.
Listen to the podcast episode at https://pckb.org/e/msk-mini-series-back-pain/
Useful resources
- Getting it right first time (GIRFT): https://gettingitrightfirsttime.co.uk/interactive-pathway-to-help-diagnose-and-treat-cauda-equina-syndrome-without-delay-is-now-live/
- National Spine Network, National Back Pain and Radicular Pain Pathway: https://www.nationalspinenetwork.co.uk/National-Back-Pain-and-Radicular-Pain-Pathway
- MACP cauda equina information cards: https://www.macpweb.org/learning-resources/cauda-equina-information-cards.aspx
- NICE guidelines for back pain and sciatica: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng59
- International Framework for Red Flags for Potential Serious Spinal Pathologies – Finucane et al 2020: https://www.jospt.org/doi/epdf/10.2519/jospt.2020.9971
- Patient Exercise Options: https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/services/back-pain/backtracks/my-backtracks-playlist/
- Patient Exercise Options: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/nhs-fitness-studio/
