Nonspecific Back Pain

Back pain is one of the most common complaints treated by physicians. Nearly four out of five people will have back pain at some time in their life.

Many people that suffer from back pain fall into the nonspecific back pain category. Nonspecific back pain means that the exact cause of lower back pain is often difficult to determine from a physical exam or even diagnostic testing. In many cases the back pain is not severe enough to warrant a visit to the doctor.

However, it is important to note that this nonspecific/non-chronic back pain group does not include those that have pain that radiates down to one’s leg. Also, pain that continues to plague the person for a long period of time (for over two weeks) would be considered chronic back pain and one should see a back specialist so that a thorough examination can be performed.

When Should A Person See A Doctor About Back Pain?

Patients with chronic low back pain often find that their symptoms will change over time and many of them have devised strategies for treating their symptoms when they need to. The key point in this battle is when those usual strategies for pain are no longer effective and their pain is worsening. At that point it is time to see their physician. More specifically if their quality of life has changed because of that increased pain.

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