Back or neck pain that started after lifting, twisting, or injury
Pain that radiates into the arm, shoulder, buttock, or leg
Numbness or tingling in an arm, hand, leg, or foot
Muscle weakness in the affected arm or leg
Pain that worsens with coughing, sneezing, bending, or sitting
Pain that improves when lying down or changing position
Reduced range of motion in the neck or back
Trouble walking, standing, or lifting objects
Sharp, burning, or electric-like pain
Symptoms on one side of the body more than the other
Loss of reflexes in the affected area
Severe or worsening pain lasting more than a few days
Loss of bladder or bowel control
Numbness in the groin or inner thighs
Sudden or progressive leg weakness
Symptoms that do not improve with rest or basic self-care