The pain keeps getting worse
Everyone experiences pain differently, and there’s no right or wrong time to see a doctor. “Some patients come in because of a very new pain,” Dr. Jayabalan says, “and others come after months or even years of suffering a twinge here and a twinge there.” (Learn what you should and shouldn’t do before a doctor appointment.) Dr. Mikhael recommends seeing a doctor if the pain comes and goes for more than four to six weeks. (Find out how to manage chronic pain without medication.) Most pulled muscles and other minor injuries heal over that period of time, so if the pain persists and especially if it gets worse, schedule an appointment. Don’t miss these everyday movements that are wrecking your joints
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