When to get help and advice for back pain

Back pain usually gets better on its own within a few weeks or months and you may not need to see a doctor or other healthcare professional.

But it’s a good idea to get help if:

• the pain doesn’t start to improve within a few weeks
• the pain stops you doing your day-to-day activities
• the pain is very severe or gets worse over time
• you’re worried about the pain or are struggling to cope

You can see your GP, or alternatively, you may want to consider approaching one of the Camden MSK physiotherapists directly through our service – see how to see a Camden MSK specialist (link), or you could choose to pay for private treatment.