BackPainSecret

Before we begin - a quick safety check.

This assessment is educational only and not a substitute for medical advice.

Red Flag symptoms

  • Loss of bladder or bowel control
  • Numbness around genitals or inner thighs (saddle area)
  • Progressive leg weakness or difficulty walking
  • Fever or feeling very unwell alongside severe back pain
  • Recent significant trauma (fall, accident)
  • History of cancer with new or severe back pain