[header] How to choose shoes to help reduce your back pain [title] Identify the cause of your back pain. [step] Schedule an appointment with your family physician if you develop back pain that won't go away after a few days of taking it easy. Your doctor will examine your back (spine) and likely ask you about your family history, job and lifestyle.
If your back pain is severe, then x-rays of your spine might also be taken. Your doctor will try to rule out the most serious causes of back pain, such as a herniated disk, spinal infection, bone fracture, arthritis and cancer.