The pain began after a recent fall, unusual exertion (lifting or new exercise) or injury.
My low back pain increases when I bend forward and backwards, or when I lean from side to side.
I am over 50 years old.
The pain shoots down my legs or into my hips.
I have extra stiffness that lasts more than two hours in the morning.
There is also a lot of stiffness in my middle or upper back.
The pain is in one or both of my buttocks.
My upper leg muscles or hip muscles tire easily when I walk.
My pain feels better when I sit down or lean on a cart when I’m shopping.
I am unable to find a comfortable position even for a little while when I lie down.
I have had cancer.
I feel a constant or pulsing pain in my abdomen or my side.
I have had a fever, night sweats or lost weight without trying.
My pain started suddenly.
I have osteoporosis (thinning of my bones).
I have had psoriasis (red, flaky rash, often seen on elbows, knees or scalp).
I feel a sharp back or leg pain when I cough or sneeze.
The muscles in my lower back feel tense or tight, like a muscle cramp.
When I stand in front of a mirror, one hip looks higher than the other.
The pain occurs with my menstrual cycle and may extend into my lower abdomen.
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