How can you tell if back pain is muscular or something else?

How can you tell if back pain is muscular or something else?

These are typical symptoms you might experience:

1. your back hurting more when you move, less when you stay still.
2. pain in your back radiating down into your buttocks but not typically extending into your legs.
3. muscle cramps or spasms in your back.
4. trouble walking or bending.
5. difficulty standing up straight.

How can I tell what kind of back pain I have?

1. FLEXION DOMINANT BACK PAIN

1. Symptoms are made worse by sitting, bending, lifting.
2. Symptoms improve after standing and walking for short durations.
3. May include spine pain, leg pain or both.
4. May experience tingling/numbness.
5. Can progress to leg weakness.
6. Often has pain with cough/sneeze (but not always)

What type of back pain is serious?

If back pain can be associated with a specific activity, such as lifting or twisting wrong, and the pain goes away within 72 hours after resting and applying ice, it’s usually nothing to worry about. However, if pain creeps on gradually, appears suddenly, or doesn’t go away, you might have a more serious condition.

What does flank pain mean?

Flank pain is pain in one side of the body between the upper belly area (abdomen) and the back. There are three body views (front, back, and side) that can help you to identify a specific body area. The labels show areas of the body which are identified either by anatomical or by common names.

Why do I feel sick and have back pain?

Back pain and nausea often occur at the same time. Frequently, pain related to digestive or intestinal issues can radiate to the back. This can occur if you have biliary colic, a condition in which gallstones obstruct the gallbladder. Morning sickness associated with pregnancy can cause nausea.

When should I be worried about muscle pain?

Get immediate medical care if you have muscle pain with: Trouble breathing or dizziness. Extreme muscle weakness. A high fever and stiff neck.