Assessment & Diagnosis

A variety of health care professionals—family physicians, physiotherapists and chiropractors—assess and treat people with back and back-related leg pain. In addition to the four steps described here, your care provider should educate you about back pain and how best to manage... Read More →

Many people consult one or more health care provider for advice, education and treatment when they experience back and leg pain. The following professionals can do a complete physical assessment and provide advice, education and treatment. Family physicians These are medical... Read More →

While most people find they can manage their back and related leg pain alone, some situations are better dealt with by involving a health care professional: A first episode of severe, disabling pain lasting over two weeks If you’ve never had this type of pain before and if you... Read More →

If this is your first episode of back or back related leg pain and it has been present for more than a few weeks or if you have a particular reason to be worried about your symptoms such as a known history of osteoporosis, you should check with your health care provider. This... Read More →