Although stress can cause backaches it is wise to watch out for
other signs that may indicate a more serious condition. Pain which
radiates to the buttocks, arms or legs, and weakness or numbness in
the arms and legs should not be ignored.
Review Date: 08/10/2009
Reviewed By: David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of
General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington
School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical
Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
