Overview

Your healthcare provider will do a thorough physical exam. During the exam, your provider will assess your pain, muscle reflexes, sensation and muscle strength. They may also perform a neurological exam and a straight leg raise test. With this test, your provider will have you lie on your back. Then, they’ll raise your leg straight in the air. If you experience any pain down your leg, you likely have a ruptured disk.

Your provider may also order imaging tests, including:

  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan.
  • X-rays.
  • Computed tomography (CT) scan.
  • Myelogram.
  • Electromyogram (EMG).
  • Nerve conduction study.
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