HHC Centre A Quick Guide to Back, Neck & Knee Pain Management | Page 11

When to see the doctor
Back pain almost always disappears after a few weeks of doing home treatments and other self-
care routines. It can, however, be a sign that things are not okay with your spine. Seek the opinion
of a medical professional if your back pain is accompanied by fever and unexplained weight loss,
causes a string of bladder or bowel issues, causes tingling, numbness in the legs, spreads down to
the knees, becomes severe even after plenty of rest, and if it follows a blow or fall to your back.