Chronic nonspecific low back pain: A diagnostic enigma

Introduction: Low back pain is a major health issues all over the world affecting age groups. 80% to 90% cases are nonspecific in nature with no recognisable aetiology. Delayed diagnosis and inadequate treatment leads chronic low small percentage cases.Materials Methods: 523 of more than 3 months duration specific clinically identifiable cause for were evaluated from August 2019 July 2021. A detailed history followed by thorough clinical examination was done patients. The criteria establishing sub types non-specific predominating symptom presenting sign. data analysed using Microsoft Excel Software.Results: There 289 males 234 females average being 43.64 years. Discogenic (CLBP) commonest (48.75%) type, least sacroilitis (1.72%). Facetogenic type seen older (57.3 years) group, as against younger (29.6 postural pain.Conclusion: Detail meticulous key diagnose differentiate various CLBP. Radiological evaluation, diagnostic blocks provocative tests may enhance accuracy diagnosis.