Her gynecologist didn't seem to think these tumors were the source of the problem and suggested she continue to seek help through osteopathic medicine. Recently, my mother has been considering a CAT scan. The CAT scan is an X-ray study that can detect structural abnormalities. This computer creates cross-sectional images of the whole area in view showing precise locations of the abnormalities. The diagnosis is very important especially in a problem like back pain.
Back pain is caused by many, many problems.
Diagnostic tests are ordered to confirm the physician's diagnosis. Since your mother's gynecologist believes the fibroids are probably not the cause of the back pain, a hysterectomy would be of no use. The next logical step is to find the cause of the pain. Muscular, spasm-like low back pain frequently is generated by a strained muscle, malalignment of the spine as with chronic poor posture, or structural defects or deviations with the discs. Even something as common as chronic constipation can result in abdominal fullness sufficient to pull vertebrae out of balance.