(1) Non-specific lower back pain
(2) Sciatica
(3) More serious spinal problems (Red Flags)
NON-SPECIFIC LOWER BACK PAIN
This is the most common type of back pain. It is not always possible to diagnose the exact cause of pain in most people which is why the term non-specific low back pain is used.
SCIATICA
Sciatica most commonly occurs when a herniated disc, bone spur on the spine or narrowing of the spine (spinal stenosis) compresses part of the nerve. This causes inflammation, pain and often some numbness in the affected leg.
SERIOUS SPINAL PROBLEMS (RED FLAGS)
Red flags require urgent medical attention. If you have some of these signs or symptoms listed below, it is important that you alert your GP or another medical professional immediately:
- Loss of power in both legs
- Fever or feeling unwell together with back pain
- History of trauma to the back
- Numbness/tingling around genitals or buttocks area
- Loss of bladder or bowel control
- Difficulty passing urine or having no sensation to pass urine https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/back-pain/
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