REFERRED LOWER BACK PAIN: A CASE OF MISTAKEN IDENTITY

Referred lower back pain can be deceptive, often mimicking musculoskeletal issues while originating from deeper, non-orthopedic sources. This case explores how a young athlete’s “low back pain” was ultimately traced to a congenital ureteral condition. Initial Presentation of Non-Specific Flank Pain An 18-year-old athletic young man presented to the physical therapy clinic with a physician […]