Sacral Chordoma Presenting as Back Pain in the Chiropractic Clinic: A Case Report.

Cases of lumbar and gluteal pain are commonly encountered in chiropractic clinics, with a broad differential diagnosis primarily centered on musculoskeletal conditions. This report presents the second documented case of sacral chordoma diagnosed at a chiropractic clinic and emphasizes the importance of considering alternative diagnoses and interdisciplinary collaboration in patient care. A 42-year-old man presented to a chiropractic clinic with complaints of lumbar and gluteal pain.

Sacral Giant Cell Tumor Presenting as Low Back Pain in the Chiropractic Office: A Case Report.

Sacral giant cell tumors are a rare cause of low back pain and may be challenging to identify via routine clinical examination and radiography. A 47-year-old woman presented to a chiropractor with a one-month history of worsening low back pain with radiation to the posterior thighs, worsened with ambulation, and used a cane to walk. She previously saw an orthopedic surgeon and was diagnosed with lumbar spondylosis, having tried anti-inflammatory medications, exercises, and acupuncture without success.

Lumbar Schwannoma as a Rare Cause of Radiculopathy in the Chiropractic Office: A Case Report.

Cauda equina tumors are rare, slow-growing, and typically benign. These tumors present with low back pain resembling disc displacement with radiculopathy and thus may go undiagnosed for months. A 52-year-old, otherwise healthy man presented to a chiropractor with a one-year history of worsening low back pain radiating to the right lower extremity, rated an 8/10 in severity and aggravated by recumbency.