Subjective Assessment:
Patient reports a gradual onset of lower back pain over the past 4 weeks, exacerbated by prolonged sitting and bending. The pain is described as a dull ache, radiating into the left buttock. The patient states that the pain is currently at a 6/10, and has been consistent over the last week.
VAS: 6/10
Aggravated by: Prolonged sitting, bending, and lifting.
Eased by: Rest and lying down.
Mandatory questions:
Night/Constant/Bilateral Pain/Weight Loss: No night pain, constant pain or weight loss reported. Pain is unilateral.
Increased sweating/Night sweats: No.
Power loss/Saddle numbness/Pins & needles: No power loss or saddle numbness reported. Occasional pins and needles in left leg.
Bowel/Bladder Control: Normal.
Sexual Dysfunction: Not applicable.
Prolonged steroids/Osteoporosis: No.
Anti-coagulants: No.
Sleep Disturbance: Difficulty sleeping due to pain.
Cough/Sneeze: No.
Metal Implants: No.
Past medical history:
Patient has a history of mild scoliosis, diagnosed in adolescence.
Patient valued outcomes:
Patient wishes to return to playing golf and be able to sit comfortably at work.
Objective Assessment:
Posture: Forward head posture, mild lumbar lordosis.
Gait: Normal gait pattern.
Back movements: Flexion limited to 60 degrees, extension limited to 10 degrees, lateral flexion reduced bilaterally.
SI joint: Negative findings on SI joint provocation tests.
Hips: Full range of motion, no pain on hip assessment.
Straight leg raise: Positive at 45 degrees on the left.
Palpation: Tenderness over the left paraspinal muscles and L4/L5 region.
Other issues:
Patient is a smoker, and has been advised to quit.
IMPRESSION:
Mechanical lower back pain with possible lumbar facet joint involvement.
TREATMENT:
Soft tissue massage to the lumbar paraspinals, spinal mobilisations to improve lumbar range of movement, and education on posture and body mechanics.
HEP (Home Exercise Programme):
Prescribed core strengthening exercises, hamstring stretches, and postural correction exercises. Provided with written and visual instructions.
ADVICE:
Advised on proper lifting techniques, ergonomic adjustments at work, and the importance of regular exercise. Encouraged to quit smoking.
Treatment PLAN:
Review in one week. Continue with current treatment plan, and progress exercises as tolerated.
Plan for next day:
Review exercises and provide further education on posture and body mechanics.
Subjective Assessment:
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VAS: [Record patient’s VAS score] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
Aggravated by: [Describe factors aggravating symptoms] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
Eased by: [Describe factors easing symptoms] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
Mandatory questions:
Night/Constant/Bilateral Pain/Weight Loss: [Record findings] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
Increased sweating/Night sweats: [Record findings] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
Power loss/Saddle numbness/Pins & needles: [Record findings] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
Bowel/Bladder Control: [Record findings] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
Sexual Dysfunction: [Record findings] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
Prolonged steroids/Osteoporosis: [Record findings] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
Anti-coagulants: [Record findings] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
Sleep Disturbance: [Record findings] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
Cough/Sneeze: [Record findings] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
Metal Implants: [Record findings] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
Past medical history:
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Patient valued outcomes:
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Objective Assessment:
Posture: [Describe findings] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
Gait: [Describe findings] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
Back movements: [Describe findings] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
SI joint: [Describe findings] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
Hips: [Describe findings] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
Straight leg raise: [Describe findings] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
Palpation: [Describe findings] (Only include if explicitly mentioned in transcript, contextual notes or clinical note; otherwise omit completely.)
Other issues:
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IMPRESSION:
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TREATMENT:
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HEP (Home Exercise Programme):
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ADVICE:
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Treatment PLAN:
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