What should I do if my lower back pain wont go away?

What should I do if my lower back pain wont go away?

Call your doctor. If your back pain doesn’t go away after 4 weeks or if you have long-term pain that lasts beyond 12 weeks and keeps you from carrying on with your daily activities, see your doctor. They can help pinpoint the cause of your pain and may suggest new therapies.

What does chronic lower back pain feel like?

Pain that is dull or achy, contained to the low back. Stinging, burning pain that moves from the low back to the backs of the thighs, sometimes into the lower legs or feet; can include numbness or tingling (sciatica) Muscle spasms and tightness in the low back, pelvis, and hips.

Can liver cause back pain?

Liver pain can be dull and nonspecific, but it can also be severe. It may result in a backache. Liver pain is sometimes confused with a pain in the right shoulder, or in the abdomen, or the kidney. Many liver diseases and other organ conditions can cause liver pain.

What should I do if I have lower back pain?

Do not sit or lie down for long periods. This could make your back pain worse. Yoga or similar gentle movements may help relieve pain and tension in your back. Go slowly and do not strain your back as you do any movement. Be careful when you lift heavy objects. Do not lift anything heavy until your pain is gone.

What happens if you fail to comply with back pain treatment?

Failure to comply may result in legal action. Chronic back pain is back pain that lasts 3 months or longer. This may include pain that has not been controlled or does not improve with treatment. Your back pain may cause weakness or pain that spreads to your arms or legs.

Why do some people with acute low back pain recover completely?

NINDS-funded studies are contributing to a better understanding of why some people with acute low back pain recover fully while others go on to develop chronic low back pain. Brain imaging studies suggest that people with chronic low back pain have changes in brain structure and function.

What causes or increases my risk for chronic back pain?

Your back pain may cause weakness or pain that spreads to your arms or legs. What causes or increases my risk for chronic back pain? Conditions that affect the spine, joints, or muscles can cause back pain. These may include arthritis, spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal column), muscle tension, or breakdown of the spinal discs.