Sources of evidence

Mechanical back pain

The claimant and/or carer are unlikely to be able to provide the information required to clearly distinguish between Mechanical Back Pain and Specific Back Pain and to accurately assess resulting mobility and care needs diagnostic details should be obtained from the General Practitioner or Consultant.

Specific back pain

The claimant and/or carer are unlikely to be able to provide the information required to accurately assess mobility and care needs. Further details should be obtained from the Consultant, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist or General Practitioner.

Amended April 2008