Section: Joint and Muscle
Low Back Pain
Low Back Pain symptom guide: what it can mean, possible causes, and when to seek care. Educational only.
Overview
Low Back Pain can be a symptom of many different conditions. This card offers general educational orientation only; a clinician can help assess causes and next steps. Seek care if symptoms are severe, sudden, or persistent.
Possible causes
- Overuse
- Joint inflammation
- Injury
- Poor posture
- Immune-system related conditions
When to see a doctor
Seek urgent care if symptoms are severe, rapidly worsening, or come with trouble breathing, severe chest pain, confusion, or heavy bleeding. Otherwise, talk with a clinician if they last several days or interfere with daily activities.