Back Pain Is Painful

Back pain has so many different areas to cause pain that each area is painful though some cause more pain than others.

Depending on the movement that is required in your day. It can be so painful that any movement will let you know it is there.

Causes Of Back Pain

Sciatica
Traumatic Injury
Herniated Disc
Scoliosis
Osteoarthritis
Sprains & Strains
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Fracture

When to Seek Medical Help

It is a common occurrence of pain in the lower back of most Americans.

Some lower back pains need to be evaluated by a medical professional.

When back pain worsens or is persistent Numbing or numbness is persistent weakness tingling or bladder or bowel function changes.

Diagnosing Low Back Pain

A neurosurgeon will diagnose low back pain from the symptoms history physical exam for the results. Some patients can be treated conservatively.

If the treatment so no results or is ineffective then other tests may be ordered treatments may consist of imaging of the lower back. Which can include?

X-rays

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Myelogram

Selective Nerve Root Block

Computed Tomography Scan (CT or CAT scan)

Discography

Electromyography (EMG)

Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS)

Non-surgical Treatment

There are many treatment options which include back exercise weight reduction non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications rehabilitation limited activity steroid injections acupuncture.

These treatments are designed to relieve inflammation in the back and relieve the nerve roots in the back.

If low back pain occurs after a recent injury — such as a car accident, a fall, or a sports injury — call your primary care physician immediately.

If you have any neurologic symptoms (numbness, weakness, tingling, or bowel and bladder dysfunction), seek medical care immediately.

If low back pain worsens or does not improve after two to three weeks of home treatment, contact the primary care physician.