If you have ever helped a friend move, worked in your garden, or tried a new sport, you have probably experienced some form of low back pain, a condition that can interfere with your daily activities. Sudden movements, muscle tension, or bad posture can cause pain in the lumbar area and sometimes indicate serious health problems. Therefore, it’s essential to be examined by an expert physician to understand the cause of your low back pain, make the correct diagnosis and determine the appropriate treatment.
Our physiatrists at New York Pain Medicine Associate have extensive experience treating lower back pain and offer a full range of advanced, minimally invasive, and scarless procedures.
Depending on the cause and severity, low back pain can be:
Low back pain can be caused by a variety of factors that can affect the quality of your daily activities. Sometimes, low back pain can be temporary and resolve quickly. However, in other cases, it can indicate more serious health complications.
These are the most common causes:
The muscles and ligaments in the lower back can be sprained as a result of improper lifting or jerky movement.
Incorrect posture when sitting or standing for a long period can result in low back pain.
Herniated discs can press on nerves and cause pain. If left untreated, they can lead to nerve damage and irreversible conditions such as weakness and numbness of the legs.
Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve is compressed, usually due to a herniated disk or bone spur. A sharp, stabbing pain is the most recognizable sign of this condition, often in the lower back and legs.
Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve is compressed, usually due to a herniated disk or bone spur. A sharp, stabbing pain is the most recognizable sign of this condition, often in the lower back and legs.
Decreased bone density can lead to spinal fractures and back pain. As osteoporosis progresses, the risk of fracture increases, which can affect quality of life.
Scoliosis can cause a curvature of the spine, leading to instability and lower back pain. As scoliosis progresses, posture problems and back pain can also occur.
There are several factors that can increase your risk of low back pain:
The diagnosis of low back pain offered by New York Pain Medicine Associate is clear and precise. In the acute phase, our physiatrists and pain management experts begin with a complete interview and clinical examination to determine the nature of the pain and rule out possible causes.
Depending on the situation, they will also order additional tests (blood tests to determine possible inflammation, X-rays to check the condition of the spine, CT scans or MRIs to examine the spinal cord in more detail, etc.).
Depending on your condition, our team can provide you a long-term solution with comfortable, noninvasive treatments. Among others, our services for low back pain includes:
In the case of chronic low back pain, the evaluation is multidisciplinary with various specialists for a comprehensive approach, with the goal of personalizing treatment for each patient.
Low back pain has a variety of causes, and each condition requires specific treatment. So, if symptoms persist, it is certainly necessary to seek medical help. Otherwise, these problems will significantly reduce your quality of life and cause long-term problems.
Our physiatrists and pain management experts in Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn and Hempstead, New York, are committed to helping our patients find relief and regain control of their everyday lives with our personalized care. Call us or schedule an appointment to transform your days into pain-free days.