It might be tempting to just wait it out when it comes to back pain. While back pain may sometimes heal on its own, it could become a chronic issue if it doesn’t get better and it’s left untreated. How can you truly tell whether your warrants a doctor’s visit? If the pain is severe, is getting worse, lasts longer than a week, or is accompanied by other symptoms – such as numbness or problems with movement – then it is time to see a pain specialist. This is the type of doctor who will ... [Read More]