How to Examine the Back | Merck Manual Professional Version

More on the evaluation of neck and back pain: https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/musculoskeletal-and-connective-tissue-disorders/neck-and-back-pain/evaluation-of-neck-and-back-pain

This video demonstrates how to examine the back, including:
• Inspection (eg, for kyphosis and scoliosis)
• Palpation (eg, of the pelvic brim, vertebral column, sacrum, ileum, sacroiliac joints, ileolumbar ligament)
• Selected maneuvers (eg, straight leg raising, sciatic nerve stretching, concealed straight leg raising)

Examination demonstrated by Paul Liebert, MD, Tomah Memorial Hospital.

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