Self Assessment for Low Back Pain
Do you have low back pain with any of the following symptoms?
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Change in bowel or bladder control or habits? |
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Pain radiating down into your buttock(s) or leg(s)? |
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Numbness, decreased sensitivity or tingling in your legs or feet? |
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Weakness in one or both of your feet or leg(s)? |
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Burning or pain with urination or urinating more frequently than normal? Blood in your urine? |
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Worsening pain rather than gradual improvement? |
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History of injury to your back? |
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If you answered ‘yes’ to any of the above questions, please call 650-3400 to make an appointment to see a provider.
If not, please review the following information for self-care:
Low Back Pain Diagnosis and Treatment
Call 650-3400 for an appointment if you are not better in 5 days or if you develop any of the symptoms on the checklist above.
*Please note that by answering ‘NO’ to the above self evaluation questions we are comfortable with you trying self care options before being evaluated by a health care provider. However, if you still have concerns, you may call for an appointment.
