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This table shows some of the key symptoms of the most common back injuries. We strongly advise that you see a healthcare professional rather than attempt to self-diagnose.
The information pages about each condition should help to explain the injury you have and signpost how it can be appropriately managed. Remember that wear and tear (degeneration) in your back is a normal part of ageing. Often, people with large amounts of wear and tear on scans have no symptoms and are fully-functioning. Avoiding moving your back and general physical activity will not help; it will just make your muscles tighter and weaker, back stiffer and pain worse. Pain-free clicking is nothing to worry about as it is either tight tendons and ligaments flicking over the joints, or the release of nitrogen gas bubbles from your joints (cavitation). If there are high levels of pain with the clicking then seek a medical assessment.
This information is not intended to replace the advice of a trained medical doctor or physiotherapist. PhysioRoom disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information, which is provided to you on a general information basis only and not as a substitute for personalised medical advice.Condition | Common Signs & Symptoms | |||||
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Sacro Iliac Joint Dysfunction
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Pain | Swelling | Stiffness | Weakness | Instability | Locking |
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Sciatica | |||||
Pain | Swelling | Stiffness | Weakness | Instability | Locking |
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Side Strain | |||||
Pain | Swelling | Stiffness | Weakness | Instability | Locking |
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Spinal Stenosis | |||||
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Spondylolysis | |||||
Pain | Swelling | Stiffness | Weakness | Instability | Locking |
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