Lower Back Pain
Treatment Specialists in NJ & FL
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Lower back pain is a very common condition that typically develops from overuse, or is the result of another medical condition, such as an injury. Lower back pain can be short-lived or chronic, depending on the cause.
Some of the most common conditions that cause lower back pain are as follows:
As people age, bones and muscles start to deteriorate. The shock-absorbing benefit of intervertebral discs begins to fade as they break down, making spinal disc issues a concern. Not only that, but the wear and tear that you’ve placed on your body over the years starts to add up. Together, these issues can result in lower back pain.Â
Common symptoms include:
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To treat lower back pain, a spine specialist will need to determine the underlying condition that is causing your pain. There are a variety of diagnostic methods to pinpoint exactly where your lower back pain is coming from, such as:
At-home treatment can provide some pain relief, but when lower back pain interferes with your daily life or pain is no longer responding to conservative treatment, it may be time to seek treatment from a specialist.
Surgical Treatments for Lower Back Pain
Surgical treatment options for lower back pain are directly related to the underlying condition causing the pain. Common surgical treatments include:
Find the right treatment for the underlying condition of your lower back pain with our interactive treatment finder.
Q: What should you not do when you have lower back pain?
A: Do not do activities that involve heavy lifting or twisting of your back, and do not exercise in the days right after the pain begins.
Q: How do I know if my back pain is a disc or muscle?
A: Pain that is dull and aching is often from a pulled muscle, especially if it gets worse if you don’t rest that area. With a slipped disc, the pain is much sharper. It can even feel like it’s radiating through the back, into the shoulders or surrounding areas.
Q: When do I need to see a spine surgeon for my lower back pain?
A: There are certain symptoms that require an urgent consultation with a spine surgeon. These include progressive weakness in the legs and bowel or bladder dysfunction. Fortunately, these symptoms occur very rarely. More commonly, patients will complain of persistent severe pain that doesn’t respond well to conservative treatments, including physical therapy, medications, and injections.
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