Lower Back Pain

Common Symptoms of Lower Back Pain

Some common symptoms you will experience with lower back pain may include the following:

Dull and/or achy pain across the low back
Worsening pain with forward bending or attempting to stand up straight
Sharp pain in low back accompanied by gluteal pain
Numbness and tingling in the legs and or feet
Muscle tightness and/or spasms

Overview

Up to 80% of adults nationwide will experience low back pain at some point in their lives. 20% will develop chronic or persistent pain, and 40 percent of post-surgical patients report a return of symptoms within 2 years. Common diagnoses include herniated discs, muscle strains, sciatica, and stenosis. Accurate diagnosis is key to treating and alleviating low back pain.