Low Back Pain
Low back pain is a common and painful condition affecting the lower part of the spine and the area around the buttocks.
leading cause of disability worldwide, often linked to a lumbar slip disc
Symptoms
Low back pain is one of the most common symptoms of a slip disc in the lumbar spine. Pain can radiate anywhere along the course of the affected nerve — through the lower back, mid back, buttocks, thighs, calves and feet. Symptoms vary depending on the type, cause and location of the underlying condition.
80% of the global population experience low back pain at some stage in their life
Mild to severe pain in the lower back, buttocks, back of the thigh, calf and foot
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 may increase or reduce with movement
Pain radiating from the buttocks or down one or both legs
Tingling, numbness, burning, weakness or imbalance in the legs and feet
Difficulty urinating or passing motion (reduced bowel and bladder control)
