This video contains the most updated, evidence-based advice on how to treat your low back pain and/or sciatica.

Consult your doctor immediately if you have any of the following red flags:
- unexplained weight loss
- unexplained fevers, chills, or night sweats
- history of cancer
- significant loss of strength in one or both legs
- loss of feeling that is getting steadily worse
- new difficulty in holding your or releasing urine or stool
- worsening pain greater than 3 months
- significant trauma
- new back pain while taking oral steroids
- age greater than 70 with new back pain
- pain worst in the middle of the night