Back pain can be scary, but it doesn't need to be. Around 98% of back pain is due to benign pathology and current guidelines employed by DHG help differentiate the causes and identify potential underlying serious pathology.
These guidelines identify ‘red flag’ symptoms that may indicate a more serious underlying cause and if you experience back pain alongside any of the signs/symptoms listed below, medical investigation is likely warranted.
Red flag symptoms:
History of cancer
Unexpected/unexplained weight loss
Significant trauma
Suspicion of fracture
Unexplained fever, signs of infection
Constant 24hr pain/severe night pain
Loss of bladder/bowel control
A physio can help determine the cause of back pain, provide management and treatment strategies to help with pain and also refer onwards if indicated.
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