Back and Neck Pain

Which test is done to check L5 and S1 nerve root involvement?

• Reverse SLR

• Patrick’s test

• Straight Leg Raise (SLR)

• Spurling’s test

A positive Crossed Straight Leg Raise test indicates:

• Muscle strain

• Nerve root involvement

• Ligament tear

• Normal result

Reverse SLR test is used to evaluate which roots?

• L5–S1

• C5–C6

• L2–L4

• T1–T2

The Patrick’s (FABER) test helps differentiate between:

• Hip and knee pain

• Shoulder and elbow pain

• Hip and spine pathology

• Cervical and thoracic spine pain

Pain in the groin during FABER test suggests:

• Sacroiliac joint issue

• Hip joint pathology

• Lumbar radiculopathy

• Facet joint arthritis

Which of the following is a red flag symptom in neck pain?

• Mild stiffness

• Incontinence

• Tenderness

• Reduced motion

Lhermitte’s sign is described as:

• Burning sensation in feet

• Sudden sharp leg cramps

• Electric shock sensation on neck flexion

• Weakness of arm after sleeping

Whiplash injury is most commonly associated with:

• Back trauma

• Car accidents

• Lifting injury

• Sports elbow

Which of the following tests is useful to evaluate upper motor neuron signs in the spine?

• SLR

• Reverse SLR

• Lhermitte’s Sign

• Patrick’s Test

Paraspinal muscle tenderness is usually detected during:

• Reflex testing

• Percussion

• Palpation

• X-ray