Understanding Low Back Pain

en extending below the knee. A rare but serious problem called cauda equina syndrome can occur if the nerves at the end of the spinal cord are squeezed. Seek emergency treatment if you have weakness or numbness in both legs or you lose bladder or bowel control. Some low back pain is short-term (acute) and may go away in a few weeks. Other times it can become long-lasting (chronic). The goal of this page is to bring you both education about understanding your condition, as well as, potential corrective strategies that will give you hope for the future. "Never, Never, Never Give Up!" - Winston Churchill