Risk Factors
hereditary age occupation
lifestyle obesity trauma congenital
spinal problems prior compression Fx
osteoarthritis / degenerative disc disease, herniation
Sx
occurs approx. 24hr after trauma / stress muscle ache:
shooting, stabbing limited flexibility unable
stand straight
Dx
Hx & Sx straight leg raise MRVCT if
trauma or worse
Nursing Interventions
assess trauma or arthritis Hx assess meds used
Hx of previous back surgeries, epidurals, or compression Fx
collect objective & subjective data
Pt Teaching
proper body mechanics & sleep positions stop
smoking short term med use alternative Tx
back strengthening exercise
NDx
Acute Pain Impaired Physical Mobility
Ineffective Coping Ineffective Self-Health Mgmt