Lower back pain red flags

Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons you might visit a doctor, physiotherapist, or chiropractor.

In most cases, the pain is non-specific and gets better on its own. But sometimes, your lower back pain can signal something more serious.

These serious conditions are often referred to as red flags. They are signs or symptoms that suggest your back pain might be due to an underlying disease such as a fracture, infection, cancer, or neurological condition.