Doctor

It is advised to visit a doctor if a low back pain is felt in conjunction with any
of the following symptoms:

1. Fever
2. Trauma
3. Numbness or tingling
4. Loss of bowel or bladder function
5. Medical history of cancer, osteoporosis, chronic steroid use
6. Foot drop
7. Night pain
8. Inexplicable weight loss
9. Prolonged pain (more than 6 weeks)
10. Advanced age (over 70 years)