I have severe back problems is a judge likely to grant an extension of sorts?

Hire a lawyer to do the talking on your behalf. You have a better chance of success that way.

Well you can just ask and he may grant you the extension. Bring written proof from your doctors.

At some point, you will have to explain the situation to the judge. It is much better if you set up a modification hearing, that wait until after you have violated your probation by not doing what he has ordered you to do, and having the case set for a violation of probation hearing. The judge will be much more understanding if you go in before a violation.

You should get can extension if you show your medical paperwork from dr ask dr for letter re al.

Are you the defendant? How will the back problems prevent your case from going forward? Judges are usually willing to give a continuance to someone with a medical problem receiving treatment, but the judge will want to know how the medical problem prevents the case from going forward. If, for example, a person has surgery and will be in the hospital then that is a compelling reason. If it is simply uncomfortable then probably not. The judge won't want to have the case continue forever. Expect these kinds of issues to come up if you ask for a continuance. Explain these issues to your lawyer so he/she can be prepared to argue them in court.