Your primary care physician should be your first point of contact for any illness or injury, including back pain. They will be able to check you over and provide an initial diagnosis as well as treatment. When needed, they can provide you with a requisition for further testing to help determine the cause of your back pain. Testing can include x-rays of the affected area, blood tests, urine tests, a spinal MRI, CT scan, bone scan, or electromyography and nerve conduction studies. If your primary care physician isn’t available, you don’t have one or the pain is severe and requires immediate medical attention, urgent care would be your best bet for diagnosis and treatment. Global Neuro & Spine Institute is the right choice if you are experiencing back pain.