I disagree. We run to the doctor far to quickly/often. The results are often needless treatments and complications. Big $s for the medical industry. We take too many drugs at the sign of a little pain.

Al

Screening: Doctors’ Group Urges Fewer Scans for Lower Back Paining:

Many doctors order imaging scans when patients complain of lower back pain, but they are unnecessary in most cases and may do more harm than good, the American College of Physicians stated in new practice guidelines.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/15/health/research/15screening.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=lower%20back%20pain&st=cse