In any of the following situations you should not commence the exercise programme of self treatment without first consulting your health professional:

• If you have  pain in the leg below the knee and experience sensations of weakness, numbness or pins and needles in foot and toes.
  
• If  you have developed low back problems following a recent severe accident.
  
• If, following a recent severe episode of low back pain, you have developed bladder problems.
  
• If you are feeling generally unwell in conjunction with this attack of  low back pain.