Question

jackson is a 33y/o male who reports to the clinic with a 5 - week history of low back pain. states he was out pulling weeds from his garden when he felt a sharp pain as he pulled up a bunch of weeds. he denies any bowel or bladder dysfunction. his back pain would be classified as:

acute

subacute

chronic

none of the above

Explanation:

• Acute pain typically lasts less than 6 weeks. Jackson has a 5 - week history of low back pain, which fits the time frame for acute pain.
• Subacute pain usually lasts from 6 weeks to 3 months. Since his pain is 5 weeks old, it is not subacute yet.
• Chronic pain is pain that persists for 3 months or more. His pain duration is only 5 weeks, so it is not chronic.

Answer:

A. Acute