7 Signs Your Back Pain Could Be Serious – An Orthopedic Surgeon Explains

I’m Dr. Manan Vora, an orthopedic surgeon, and today I’m going to share some important insights about back pain. I’ll walk you through seven key signs that could mean your back pain is something more serious and might need a closer look from your doctor.

In this video, you’ll discover:

- Why nearly everyone will deal with it at some point and how it affects your daily life.
- What causes back pain
- A quick look at the lower back’s complex structure.
- Important symptoms that might signal you need professional help.

If your back pain seems persistent or keeps getting worse, this video will help you figure out when it’s time to get medical advice.

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro
1:03 Why is lower back pain so common?
1:42 This happens when you sit for long hours
2:45 Anatomy of your back
4:03 What's musculoskeletal back pain?
4:25 Is your back pain chronic?
7:28 Getting night sweats and fever?
7:46 People in their 50s are prone to back injuries
8:41 Should you self-diagnose back pain?
9:07 Do you need to consult a doctor?

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Stay healthy and live life pain free!💪

[bijaykumarshaw]

Thanks for the informative and educative video.Request to make one video about back pain exercises

[khushboobhardwaj]

Finally 1 doc who can make me trust doctors again after my husbands forearm radius fracture surgery gone wrong...We will definately try and consult you in future...

[priyashetty]

Exercise..thnks a ton fr ds vry well explained video

[sheetalgandhi]

Thanks for the video and pl explain about exercise and precautions

[itsmehezzy]

Hi Doctor Manan,
I had pilonidal cyst 3 years back and it’s been a year again I can sometime feel it but it doesn’t hurt me. But now it’s been few months in the morning I experience middle back pain just for few minutes and it goes away. So, can you please let me know should I see a doctor or yoga, exercise and sleeping position will help me?

[shravakjain]

I am suffering lower back pain from last 2 years, its remains same not increasing nor decreasing, it starts suddenly any time mostly just after woke up in the morning and every morning i feel that my legs has no power

[shirleykanga]

Exercise, please make a video about the exercises we can do to avoid recurrence of the muscular back pain. I suffer from this type of pain roughly every 7 to 8 months and it takes about a week to settle down. Thank you so much.Also do you have facility for online consultation?

[sampadakulkarni]

Exercise.
Thanks for the informative vdo❤

[sumannatamang]

Dr. Manan, can I go chiropractic treatment because it's been about 2 years, I have been suffering from sciatica disc bulge and knee pain and hip pain. I did everything from my side . Sir, I hope you will answer my question 🙂

[saurabhs]

Exercise!
Thanks for this knowledge bro

[shahamaparveenem]

Dear doctor.Iam 27 old and studying for competitive exams. So Isat for long hours. I have been struggling with a back pain and its been 3 months now. I tried many medicines. I started workouts l but its aching so much. I am so stressed and not able to do anything. My pain is worsening when i lie down and while sitting. Could you please give me solution for this?

[recommendationsandreviews]

Hi Dr! Thanks for this information Straightening of lumbo sacral spine comes in which category? Can a person having this condition in 30s do exercise which you will suggest in next video?

[gayathrisakthivel]

I'm suffering from herniated disc at l3l4 for past five years. I stay in Chennai. Since you worked in Chennai, could you recommend maybe rehabilitation centre? Thanks a bunch!

[xtcgaming]

Vit b12 and d3 deficiency can also lead to tingling and little pain or discomfort right?

[SIRReddy]

Your are awesome doctor! giving hope for the people instead of suggesting Pils. Can the disc bulge L4, L5 and S1 will completely cure if we do proper excercises.

EXCERCISE

[sukanyabaruah]

Thank you so much for your video Dr. Manan. I actually got diagnosed with Slipped Disc, and I was only 22 years old. So could you please let me know how to take care of it? Cause I am doing my physiotherapy but sometimes I tend to experience pain, slight, but discomforting

[farhaanusmani]

I watched you first on Traya podcast and was quite impressed with your knowledge and explanation and you must have guessed I'm watching such videos as I've been having back pain for almost an year
Is there a way to consult with you with me being in Delhi.

[ParentingEvolved-bySneha]

Hello,
I want to know if low back pain post delivery is normal? Its been 3 yeras and I still get lower back pain. Its on and off but I cannot lie on my back without feeling the pain. Also, urine incontinence is there but IDK if its because of back pain.

[thisimansinegi]

Hi dr Manan, I have a flat foot and I'm a teacher and have to stand 5-6 hours for lectures. I'm facing excruciating pain and not able to stand for very long due to this. Please suggest any solutions

[fkhan]

Dr Manan please make a video on cervical spondylitis.
How to manage the pain?