When to see a spine surgeon?
Back pain persisting beyond 2 weeks with pain medications.
Severe back pain so that the patient is not able to sit or sleep.
Back pain radiating along back of thighs to legs with numbness/weakness in legs.
Back Pain increasing on coughing, sneezing.
Back pain associated with fever, loss of weight or loss of appetite.
Back pain associated with bowel/bladder disturbances.
