Press the part of the lower back that hurts, or pick it from the list. Each area has its own page.
See a GP or physio first if you have any of these
- Loss of feeling around the genitals or bottom
- Trouble peeing, or losing control of bladder or bowels
- Pain, tingling, weakness or numbness in both legs
- Back pain with feeling hot, cold or shivery
- Back pain that started after a serious accident
- Back pain along with chest pain
- Weight loss without trying
- Pain that does not ease with rest or is worse at night
- Severe back pain that came on very quickly
- You cannot walk or move because of the pain
- Back pain and you have had cancer, even long ago
Areas of the lower back
General information, not a diagnosis. The text has not yet been reviewed by a physiotherapist.