Several aspects of your leg's strength and stability can be determined with a straight leg raise test (SLR). A doctor performs a straightforward leg test by lying the patient flat on a bed and raising ...

All patients with back pain should have a screening neurologic evaluation including motor function, perineal and lower extremity sensation, deep tendon reflexes, and Babinski reflexes. This brief ...

any pain on the opposite leg. A description of prior treatments, such as medication, injections (type and location), and physical therapy also are important to document. A patient with a typical L4-L5 ...