Back Pain
Back pain is physical discomfort occurring anywhere in the spine or back — upper, mid, or lower — ranging from mild to very severe. 84–91% of adults are affected by back pain — the world's leading cause of disability
Symptoms
(🔝Upper Back) Cervical & Thoracic Pain in the neck, upper back and between the shoulder blades — often radiating into the arms, hands and fingers.
(↔️Mid Back) Thoracic Spine Pain across the mid-back and ribcage area — often related to posture, prolonged sitting or thoracic disc issues.
(⬇️Lower Back) Lumbar Spine The most common region — pain in the lumbar area, often radiating into the buttocks, thighs, calves and feet (sciatica).
Difficulty or increasing pain with lifting and bending
Worsening pain when resting, sitting, walking or standing
Back pain that comes and goes intermittently
Morning stiffness and pain that reduces with activity or movement
Pain radiating from the buttocks down one or both legs (Sciatica)
Tingling, numbness, burning, weakness or imbalance in the legs or feet
Difficulty urinating or passing motion (reduced bowel and bladder control)
Pain ranging from a mild dull ache to sharp, severe or debilitating discomfort
