Management of a 66-Year-Old Female with Chronic Low Back Pain —
Complete SOAP Note, Differential Diagnosis & Evidence-Based
Treatment Guide
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, 1. Patient Profile
Age: 66 years
Gender: Female
Height: 4'11" (150 cm)
Weight: 105 lbs (47.7 kg)
Chief Complaint: Back pain
2. History of Present Illness (HPI)
The patient is a 66-year-old female presenting with progressive lower
back pain. The pain:
Started gradually over several weeks/months
Is localized in the lumbar region
May radiate slightly but is mostly central
Worsens with movement, prolonged standing, or bending
Improves slightly with rest
She rates the pain 6–8/10, describing it as aching and persistent.
She denies:
Recent trauma
Fever or chills
Loss of bowel/bladder control
3. Past Medical History (PMH)