Is it advisible to consult a physician for back pain? In which cases?

It is necessary to consult a physician in the event of any of the following: • If it is the first time that you suffer from back pain, in order to discover the origin of the pain and confirm that this is a "mechanical" complaint, that is, a back complaint not related to general disease manifesting therein, or • If the characteristics of the pain vary with regard to previous episodes, in order to confirm that it continues to be a mechanical complaint, or • If the pain should spread toward your arm or your leg, or is accompanied by loss of sensitivity or strength, in order to determine whether it is caused by compression of the nerve, or • If a painful episode is particularly intense, or should persist for a week, in order to indicate suitable treatment.  more