Unfortunately, many severe medical conditions often come with simple symptoms. For example, COVID-19 patients can report many of the same symptoms as those who have a simple cold or the seasonal flu. It can be challenging for you to determine whether you should seek attention from a qualified professional.

Like many other symptoms, back pain can be something to be concerned about or not worth worrying much about at all. How can you tell if your back pain is serious? Here are four signs that you’ll need to work with your chiropractor or physician.

Thanks to Google, WebMD, and other online resources, many patients out there believe they can self-diagnose. However, when you have lower back pain, the list of potential underlying problems is very long! In other words, you could easily make a mistake in diagnosing the issue yourself, prolonging your pain or even making it worse.

Here are four steps you need to take to avoid mistakes in diagnosing lower back pain.