Preliminary Assessment

If any of the following describe your symptoms, you should consult with your local physician and/or physical therapist.

1. Numbness or tingling down the leg
2. Experience a traumatic acute injury (e.g. heard a “pop” from a fall or accident)
3. Pain increases when you bend your lower back forward or backward
4. Unable to bear any weight through the limb
5. Unexplained weight loss or fever
6. Constant pain for over a week, during which you’re unable to find a comfortable position