mild back pain will often resolve on its own without seeing a doctor. however if the pain doesn't start getting better after a day or two call your doctor. if it's slowly getting better but you still have pain after a couple of weeks call your doctor as you may need treatment to help it resolve. if you're having any other symptoms with your back pain including chest pain or the pain is severe you're unable to move part of your body or you have weakness tingling or numbness in an arm or leg see your doctor. in other words if you just have mild to moderate back pain no other symptoms and you can relate it to a specific injury it should resolve on its own. of course any time you're concerned about any symptoms at all call your doctor. here's information on how to treat back pain at home.
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