“A good test is to lift the aching leg while lying on your back”: Here’s how to know what back problem you have and what you can do about it | My guide: health

According to several studies, 80 to 90 percent of people in Western society will experience back pain at some point. And that back pain comes in many shapes and flavors. From low back pain and sciatica to hernia and osteoarthritis. With specific forms of pain, such as radiation to the legs, and with typical moments when it hurts, such as coughing and sneezing. And also with specific treatments. We explain how to know what type of back pain you have and what is the best treatment.