I have looked around and these appear to be the red flags raised among many professionals regarding back pain. This is not a definitive list but if you experience any of the following it is wise for you to consult with a healthcare professional urgently:
Back Pain and ;
Loss of bowel or bladder function.
Paralysis or persistent numbness of any part of your body
Pain in your arms and chest.
Allergic reaction to any medication.
You are younger than 20 or older than 55 and getting back pain for the first time.
- You have had an accident /injury e.g. been in a road traffic accident etc.
Back pain that is constant and getting progressively worse.
Back pain and you have (or have had cancer in the past)
Fever or feeling very unwell
Progressive motor weakness
Unexplained weight loss and back pain
Urinary tract infection with back pain
You have had a transplant and are now getting back pain.
3 comments:
Very good list on what to look out for, found it informative.
Yes, heatpads are the way to go Jasmine Ann. I have used these for years and found them really helpful as i travel a lot in my line of work ( journo ). I would also recommend a seat / back rest with them as this eases the pain more so .
Thank you both for your comments, i am glad you find it useful :}
I agree Paula and i have just posted about a memory foam back support which i find very useful and especially when travelling.
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