I have had a lower back problem since high school for sometime now and in simpler terms a split disc. I have been able to live with it but suddenly my back has been bothering me like crazy. I even bought a new mattress set and try different pillows but nothing seems to help. I wake up with the pain shooting down my legs and for some reason my it always feels like I am either laying on my left arm or it just feels like it is asleep all of the time. I don't know if I should go to my family doctor or if a chiropractor would be able to adjust me. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks.