Im currently under the care of a chiropractor.  I began going last week due to extreme lower back/leg pain.  The dr told me it was due to vertebrae that were twisted and not aligned correctly.  He says its muscular.  Im wondering what the average healing time is for these symptoms and how long I should wait before going to see an orthopedic doctor.
Hi, If there is muscular pain due to twisting of back, pain should start decreasing by second day and near complete relief should be obtained in 10 days with proper treatment. Treatment includes rest on hard bed, avoid forward bending and weight lifting, local gel application. Muscle relaxant such as Moral and analgesics such as Diclofenac should be taken.  If there is no relief with this treatment, the cause of pain other than muscular should be ruled out. I would like to do X-ray of lumbosacral spine anteroposterior and lateral views to rule out fracture of vertebra. Please get it done from radiology center nearby you. Meanwhile, continue rest, start tab Attract P twice a day for pain relief. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.