Almost 90 % of persons having one episode of back pain in a lifetime. Any episode of lower back pain will tend to get better within two weeks to three months, if you consult best treating Spine surgeon. During this time period that an episode of back pain is resolving, or if the back pain is chronic, it is important to consider the appropriate course of conservative (meaning non-surgical) treatment in order to: Reduce pain and spasm, assist in managing issues frequently associated with back pain, such as sleeplessness or depression. Treatment options are considered "conservative" such as medication or markedly less invasive (such as injections or chiropractic manual manipulation. As a general rule, surgery for lower back pain is considered if conservative back treatment fails and the lower back pain and/or leg pain persists for an extended period of time, or if the patient is unable to maintain a satisfactory ability to function in everyday activities. There are a few exceptions to this general rule. Conservative treatments are not the first option of choice if: The patient loses bowel or bladder control, or develops progressive weakness in the legs - these symptoms constitute a medical emergency and require immediate surgery.