Orthopedic specialist and joint consultant Andra Hendriarto, Sp. OT, (K) explained a number of signs of lower back pain that should be consulted with a doctor as they can pose a risk to spinal health.
"What is mandatory is if there is a danger sign or what we call a red flag , this (danger sign) in English is abbreviated as tuna fish ," said Dr. Andra, at a health discussion event in Jakarta, Wednesday.
According to the orthopedic specialist, a graduate of the University of Indonesia, spinal problems, particularly the lumbar region, are the most common complaint, as it is the area that moves the most during activity.
"Back pain itself is actually pain below the ribs, but above the pelvic bone," he added.
Andra explained that back pain is divided into two broad categories: mechanical and non-mechanical. Mechanical back pain accounts for 80 percent of back pain cases.
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