When do I need an imaging test for my back pain?
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I suddenly developed low back pain for the first time. My doctor said I did not need an x-ray or other imaging test. Is that normal and are there any situations when a test would be needed?Back pain is very common. Most people have at least one serious bout at some point in their lives. More often than not, the exact reason for the pain is never identified, and most of the time the pain gets better on its own.
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