What are the Symptoms of Back Pain?

Back pain is a common complaint of adults of all ages and about 80% of adults will experience at least one episode of back pain at least once in their life. Back pain can be acute (starts suddenly and lasts from a few days to a few weeks) or chronic (lasts for three months or longer) but chronic back pain is less common than acute back pain. Read to know the common signs and symptoms of back pain.

• Pain in the lower part of the back or the lumbosacral area (this is main complaint). Pain may remain limited to the back or may radiate down to the leg (front, side, or back of the leg).
• Pain can be shooting or stabbing in character.
• Worsening of pain with activity, at night or after prolonged sitting or standing.
• Numbness or weakness of the leg (if the nerves are compressed).
• Muscle pain or ache.
• Limited flexibility or range of motion of the back due to pain or spasm of muscles.
• Difficulty or inability to stand straight.

If you experience acute back pain, do not hesitate in consulting a doctor because the sooner the better lest you regret it for the rest of your life.

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