Common Symptoms of Back Pain

Back pain can manifest in various ways, ranging from a dull ache to sharp, shooting pain. It can be accompanied by stiffness, muscle spasms, and even radiating pain down the legs (sciatica). Symptoms can worsen with movement, lifting, or bending. While most back pain improves with home treatment, certain symptoms warrant medical attention, such as severe pain, pain lasting longer than a few weeks, or pain accompanied by numbness, tingling, or weakness in the legs