Description
Suspected back pain is a common cause for owners to seek veterinary advice. Cases presenting with perceived back pain are often challenging due to the large number of possible underlying causes. Back pain may be the primary complaint or could be part of a broader poor performance issue. In order to reach a diagnosis it is important to have a systematic approach to the diagnostic process, often aiming to systematically rule out common causes of back pain before arriving at the correct diagnosis. Successful treatment requires identifying the underlying problem as well as considering other contributing factors such as lameness, sacroiliac or neck pain, saddle fit and exercise regime.
