25/02/2026
Kidney stones may sometimes produce symptoms like low back pain that mimics a musculoskeletal condition.
However, this is beyond the means of Physiotherapy. We would send the patient to a doctor to rule out possible urinary tract infection or kidney stones should the patient come straight to us first.
Find out more from surgeon specialist in Urology, Dr Chong Kian Tai, for more insights on what is the likely cause and how to prevent and treat this condition.
So you know who you need to see first if you have a low back pain that does not seem musculoskeletal in nature.