Patient presents with complaints of low back pain, also described as lumbar pain or lumbago.  Onset of pain is reported as [Onset - e.g., gradual, acute, insidious].  Patient characterizes the pain as [Character - e.g., sharp, dull, aching, burning, radiating] and localized to the [Location - e.g., lower lumbar region, radiating to buttock,  radiating down the leg].  Pain severity is rated as [Severity - e.g., mild, moderate, severe] on a scale of 0-10.  Aggravating factors include [Aggravating factors - e.g., bending, lifting, prolonged sitting, standing].  Alleviating factors include [Alleviating factors - e.g., rest, ice, heat, medication].  Patient denies [Pertinent negatives - e.g., bowel or bladder incontinence, saddle anesthesia, fever, chills].  Physical examination reveals [Physical exam findings - e.g., tenderness to palpation in the lumbar spine, limited range of motion, positive straight leg raise test].  Neurological examination is [Neurological exam findings - e.g., intact, reveals diminished sensation in the [dermatome], decreased reflexes in the [reflex]].  Differential diagnoses include lumbar strain, lumbar spondylosis, herniated disc, spinal stenosis, and sciatica.  Assessment:  Pain in lumbar spine, likely due to [Likely etiology - e.g., musculoskeletal strain, possible disc herniation].  Plan:  Conservative management with [Treatment plan - e.g., NSAIDs, physical therapy, activity modification].  Patient education provided on proper body mechanics and pain management strategies.  Follow-up scheduled in [Duration - e.g., two weeks] to assess response to treatment.  Referral to [Specialist - e.g., orthopedics, pain management] will be considered if symptoms do not improve.