How Do I Decide I Need a Doctor?
Posted on January 30, 2008
Filed Under back pain |
Most people get some kind of back pain in their life, and it can be hard to know when to run to the doctor. I know I don’t like going to the doctor unless I have to because I’m so busy all the time. But if you have certain symptoms there’s no question you should see a doctor.
Some back pain comes and goes, but a lot of times you pull a muscle and it heals in a few weeks. It’s a one-time event. But if you have some other serious symptoms then you should get to a doctor right away. For example, if your legs are weak and you can’t flex your foot, you probably have a serious spine problem. If you get in a car accident, I highly recommend seeing a doctor. You can injure your spine and not even know it. Of course, if you have back pain that is extremely painful you will want to look for relief at the doctor.
// Melwin
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