John, Hope you feel better.
I have back issues and always manage to throw it out when Im detailing multiple cars.
Orthopedics IMO seem like they want your $$ .. they will check you out for 5 minutes and send you to therapy 4 times a week with a Copay that ads up. With the therapist giving you directions and walking away. Not worth my money! Been there done that.
I went to a Chiropractor the next time it happened ..he took Xrays ..and gave me a massage and a little electric therapy. Next visit he adjusted my back and I felt like a million bucks! Told me to take 600mg of Ibuprofen and rest.