When should I be worried about back pain?
When should I be worried about back pain?
If your lower back pain is accompanied by other troubling symptoms, it may require immediate medical attention. Seek immediate medical care if your lower back pain is experienced in tandem with any of the following symptoms: Increasing weakness in your legs. Loss of bladder and/or bowel control.
What does it mean when my spine hurts?
Upper and middle back pain may be caused by: Overuse, muscle strain, or injury to the muscles, ligaments, and discs that support your spine. Poor posture. Pressure on the spinal nerves from certain problems, such as a herniated disc.
How do you know if you have spinal problems?
Symptoms of Spine Disorders
- Abnormally rounded shoulders or back.
- Back or neck pain that can be sharp and stabbing, dull and aching, or burning.
- Bladder or bowel dysfunction.
- Nausea and/or vomiting.
- Pain radiating in the arms or legs.
- Stiffness or tightness.
Which doctor is best for spinal cord pain?
Spine specialists have a more specific area of expertise in certain diagnoses and/or treatments for back pain and spinal conditions, and generally include:
- Surgeons.
- Physiatrists.
- Anesthesiologists.
- Neurologists.
- Rheumatologists.
What does spinal inflammation feel like?
Swelling and tenderness over the affected vertebrae. Feeling of grinding when moving the spine. Pain, swelling and stiffness in other areas of the body (especially in inflammatory arthritis) Whole-body weakness and fatigue (more common in inflammatory arthritis)
Can a brain tumor cause back pain?
The pain is often constant and progressive and may be severe. Back pain is a common early symptom of a spinal tumor. Numbness or sensory changes can include decreased skin sensitivity to temperature and progressive numbness or a loss of sensation, particularly in the legs.
