Vnitr Lek 2026, 72(3):193-196 | DOI: 10.36290/vnl.2026.040

Musculoskeletal pain - osteoporosis, or non-specific back pain?

Vlasta Tošnerová

Fakulta zdravotnických studií UPCE, Pardubice

Introduction: The question often arises as to how spinal pain is related to osteoporosis, or whether it is mainly non-specific back pain, vertebrogenic algic syndrome. Distinguishing the origin of pain is related to basic clinical specializatiin and the extension field of Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine. Interdisciplinary, it is appropriate, in addition to laboratory and imaging methods, which are related to basic fields, to supplement the examination with active range of motion, passive range of motion and range of motion to the segment in addition to a structured history. Palpation of muscles, fascia, skin, subcutaneous tissue and periosteal points is also necessary. Content: The article contains some specific screening clinical tests and pain management using rehabilitation, physiotherapy and myoskeletal medicine.

Conclusion: Osteoporosis has clinical symptoms, which also include pain. Understanding the origin of pain creates an interesting collaboration between disciplines dealing with pain in the musculoskeletal system. This collaboration should be deepened in an interdisciplinary manner. The field of Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine (RFM) is a supplementary field and performs examination and treatment of musculoskeletal system dysfunction and thus follows up on the diagnostics and treatment of other fields. It is advisable that all doctors increasingly be aware of triage, that is, the classification of back pain according to severity and urgency, where back pain of other etiology is also considered.

Keywords: spinal pain, osteoporosis, structural changes, non-specific back pain, vertebrogenic algic syndrome, triage.

Accepted: April 23, 2026; Published: May 18, 2026  Show citation