Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of spondylosis.
Family history
- Does your family have frequent musculoskeletal disorders?
Social history
- What is your profession?
Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).
- How long has the back pain been present?
- Did they occur acutely?
- Was there a triggering event?
- Does the back pain increase with exercise?
- Does the pain radiate?
- Do you have any sensory disturbances or discomfort?
- Do you have stiffness of the spine?
- Do you have a restriction of movement of the spine?
Vegetative anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis.
- Are you overweight? Please tell us your body weight (in kg) and height (in cm).
- Do you exercise enough every day?
Self anamnesis incl. medication anamnesis
- Pre-existing conditions (injuries, overuse)
- Operations
- Allergies
- Medication history
