After taking a detailed history your doctor will conduct a physical examination. During the physical examination, your doctor may test your:
- ability to stand and walk
- ability to detect sensations in your legs
- spine’s range of motion
- reflexes
- leg strength
If a serious condition is suspected, your doctor might order other tests, including:
- X-rays of the spine to show the alignment of your bones and check for breaks
- blood and urine tests to check for underlying conditions
- computed tomography (CT) scan or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to assess your disks, muscles, ligaments, nerves, and blood vessels
- bone scan to look for abnormalities in the bone tissue
- electromyography (EMG) to test nerve conduction
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