II. Indications
- Low Back Pain Evaluation
III. Criteria
- Superficial non-anatomic tenderness
- Overreaction
- Pain on simulated maneuvers
-
Straight Leg Raise testing discrepancy
- Sitting exam and supine exam are not consistent
- Sitting test performed while distracting patient
- Non-physiologic examination
- Non-dermatomal sensory loss
- Cogwheel or give-way weakness
IV. Interpretation
- Positive if 3 or more criteria positive
- Positive test implies psychogenic back pain