Back Pain Specialist

What are the most common causes of chronic back pain?

Back pain is one of the most common complaints among men and women worldwide, and it's no wonder – your back is involved in just about every activity you undertake, including simply standing and sitting. Back pain can occur for many different reasons, including:

• overuse

• repetitive use

• arthritis

• improper lifting techniques

• slip-and-fall accidents, motor vehicle accidents and sports injuries

• poor posture

• sitting or standing for long periods of time

• herniated discs

• obesity

• wearing shoes that don't provide adequate support

• carrying heavy loads or loads that are unbalanced

Understanding the underlying cause of back pain is critical to ensuring you get the right kind of care and therapy for the best results.

What kinds of treatments do you offer for back pain?

Most types of back pain can be treated with conservative – that is, non-surgical – approaches. We offer a complete array of treatment options so patients can get the care they need for the best possible outcomes. Treatment options include:

• ultrasound-guided injections

• therapeutic exercises

• lifestyle changes, including employing better ergonomics at work or during other activities so you can avoid future injuries

• prescription medications to relieve pain and inflammation

• hot and cold therapy

• stretching techniques aimed at improving range of motion as well as promoting healthy, restorative circulation

Most back pain patients have more than one type of therapy to help provide both immediate resolution of symptoms as well as long-term healing for greater comfort and improved quality of life.

How can I prevent back pain?

Many types of back pain can be prevented by being more physically active, losing excess weight, wearing supportive shoes and avoiding sitting or standing for long periods of time whenever possible. Seeing a doctor at the first sign of back pain is also important to help prevent the condition from becoming worse.