4 Questions to Ask Your Lower Back Pain Treatment Specialist

There are many causes of lower back pain. Some of the main causes include:

Congenital conditions, such as:
-Scoliosis (a curvature of the spine)
-Lordosis (excessive inward arch of the spine)
-Kyphosis (excessive outward arch of the spine)
-Spina bifida

-Injuries, such as:
-Sprains (overstretched or torn ligaments)
-Strains (tears in tendons or muscles)
-Spasms (sudden contraction of a muscle or muscles)
-Sports injuries
-Auto accident injuries
-Accidental falls

-Degenerative problems, such as:
-Intervertebral disc degeneration
-Spondylosis
-Arthritis or another inflammatory disease in the spine

-Inflammation and/or injury, such as:
-Sciatica
-Spinal nerve compression
-Spinal stenosis
-Spondylolisthesis
-Herniated or ruptured discs
-Infections involving the vertebrae
-Cauda equina syndrome
-Osteoporosis

Non-spine sources, such as:
-Kidney stones
-Endometriosis
-Fibromyalgia
-Tumors
-Pregnancy

The symptoms of low back pain may include:

-Sharp pain in the lower back
-Dull ache in the lower back
-Stiffness of the lower back
-Tingling or numbness of the leg(s)
-Tingling or pain in a buttock
-Pain in the hip
-Muscle spasms in the back
-Seizing up of the back muscles
-Difficulty walking or standing up straight
-Weakness of the leg or foot

In some cases, back pain is more prevalent on one side of the spine than it is on the other.

The treatment of lower back pain is primarily focused on relieving pain and resolving symptoms. One of the most common treatments for lower back pain is rehabilitative therapy or physiotherapy. Gentle stretches and exercises are much more effective at relieving back pain than avoiding activity altogether. In fact, bed rest is known to exacerbate symptoms of lower back pain, causing more pain and further limiting the range of motion. We use different methods according to your individual problem, which include Chiropractic care for back pain, Biofeedback therapy, Muscle relaxants, Capsaicin, Opiates, and many others.

It may be recommended to visit a back pain specialist if:

-Back pain does not go away after two weeks of at-home care
-There is shooting pain down the arms or legs
-There is weakness, numbness, or tingling in the arms and legs
-There is pain at night, especially when it interferes with sleeping
-Back pain is accompanied by a fever or weight loss
-There are problems with balance or incontinence

Anyone can experience lower back pain, although certain factors increase the risk for lower back pain, including:

-People over the age of 40
-Having a low fitness level
-Being overweight or obese
-Having a family history of back pain
-Working at a job that requires heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling
-Smoking, as it can restrict blood flow and oxygen
-Wearing a heavy backpack

If you or someone you love is experiencing lower back pain, come to Global Neuro & Spine Institute for treatment today. Our kind and compassionate professionals are experienced in treating lower back pain and can effectively diagnose the root cause of the pain for long term results. Contact us today to book an appointment. We serve patients from all across the Sunshine State, in Orlando FL, Conway FL, Edgewood FL, Jensen Beach FL, Ocean Breeze FL, Rio FL, Malabar Palm Bay FL, Melbourne FL, Atlantis FL, Palm Springs FL, Boynton Beach FL, Fort Pierce FL, White City FL, St Lucie FL, Plantation FL, Pine Island Ridge FL, Lauderhill FL, Winter Park FL, Bertha FL, Alafaya FL and surrounding areas.