How to Treat Your Low Back Pain and Sciatica, by Dr. Mike Hsu

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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
All images contained in this video were licensed to Michael Hsu for this use.