Physiotherapist: Initial Osteopathic Consultation Note
Patient Demographics:
45 years old, Female, Accountant (sedentary, prolonged sitting), Avid gardener, enjoys hiking on weekends.
Chief Complaint:
Persistent lower back pain radiating down the left leg for the past 3 weeks.
Pain Assessment (SOCRATES):
Site:
Lumbar spine (L4-L5 region) with radiation to the left gluteal region and posterior thigh.
Onset:
Pain started approximately 3 weeks ago after a long day of gardening, involving heavy lifting and bending. Gradually worsened over the first few days.
Character:
Dull ache in the lower back, sharp, shooting pain down the left leg.
Radiation:
Pain radiates from the left lower back, through the left gluteus, and down the posterior aspect of the left thigh, stopping above the knee.
Associated Symptoms:
Occasional tingling sensation in the left foot, mild muscle stiffness in the lower back in the mornings. No weakness reported.
Timing:
Constant dull ache, with intermittent sharp pains, especially when bending forward or standing for prolonged periods. Worse at the end of the day.
Exacerbating Factors:
Bending, lifting, prolonged sitting, prolonged standing, coughing, and sneezing.
Relieving Factors:
Lying down on her back with knees bent, applying heat pack to the lower back, walking short distances.
Severity:
On a scale of 0-10, the dull ache is typically 4-5/10, with sharp pains reaching 7-8/10.
Accident History:
No recent falls or specific traumatic accidents. Minor car accident 10 years ago with whiplash, fully recovered.
Surgical History:
Appendectomy, 1 November 2005.
Other relevant medical history / medications:
History of mild hypertension, well-controlled with Ramipril 5mg daily. No known allergies.
Systems Screening:
No significant cardiac, respiratory, gastrointestinal, or genitourinary symptoms. Neurological exam reveals no gross deficits in upper extremities, but lower extremity exam to follow.
Differential Diagnosis:
Lumbar disc herniation (L4-L5/L5-S1) with radiculopathy, Lumbar strain/sprain, Sciatica, Piriformis syndrome.
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Chief Complaint:
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Pain Assessment (SOCRATES):
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Onset:
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Radiation:
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Timing:
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Exacerbating Factors:
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Relieving Factors:
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Severity:
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