![]() To perform the Flip test, the patient sits on the edge of a table with the legs dangling. The Flip test has traditionally been used to determine whether there is nerve tension (nerve irritation related to a spinal condition like a disc herniation). Perhaps this blog entry is more for the practitioners out there… The Flip Test Procedure This is why the initial orthopedic examination is very important and the application of orthopedic tests requires a keen knowledge of the reliability of the different tests. On occasion, advanced tests like MRI, CT or nerve conduction is required, but under most circumstances we try to avoid tests that won’t change the course of treatment. The journey toward sciatica diagnosis starts with a clinical history and examination. Quite often, the challenge is to determine where and why the nerve is compressed or irritated. The symptoms of sciatica can range from leg pain, numbness, tingling, pins and needles, sharp pain and also dull throbbing pain. ![]() These causes can include a lumbar disc injury (herniation) or lumbar stenosis to name a few. As we’ve mentioned in the past, there are various causes for “sciatic” symptoms. Sciatica is a common complaint at our clinic and has been the topic of sciatic blogs.
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