Back Care - 1 - Assessment of the Body Regions - the Back I
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Assessment of the Body Regions - the Back

A fundamental aspect of bodywork treatment is the assessment of the presenting symptom(s) and aetiology. Understanding the indicators of disease and differentiating between the likely causes entails taking a thorough case history and carrying out a good physical examination.

This means assessing the particular region of the body, not only for malfunction, but also for contra-indications and signs and symptoms that can determine the treatment protocol. In this and the next column, I will be taking a look at some of the common findings in the region of the back, a frequent source of pain and discomfort.

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