Are you experiencing lower back pain and wondering what symptoms associated with back pain should prompt you to see a doctor? There are a few things you should look out for that indicate you should see a healthcare professional. These include:

• Pain that keeps getting worse
• Pain that has lasted for more than three weeks
• Pain so bad it wakes you up at night
• Pain that doesn’t ease with rest or pain relief medications
• Fever
• Fatigue
• Prolonged stiffness in the morning
• Problems controlling your bladder or bowels
• Weakness or numbness in arms and/or legs
• If pain radiates down the leg(s)