Lower Back Pain

What causes lower back pain?

Lower back pain can arise from multiple structures in and around the spine, including muscles, discs, joints, ligaments, and nerves. Common causes include:

• Muscle and ligament strain
• Degenerative disc disease
• Herniated or bulging discs
• Spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal)
• Facet joint arthritis
• Sacroiliac (SI) joint dysfunction

Your pain may also be related to nerve issues, making careful diagnosis and treatment essential. Fortunately, you can rely on the expert providers at Comprehensive Pain Management Partners for compassionate care.

When should I seek medical care for lower back pain?

Get a prompt medical evaluation if you experience:

• Pain radiating down one or both legs
• Numbness, tingling, or burning sensations
• Weakness in the leg or foot
• Pain lasting longer than a few weeks
• Difficulty walking or standing due to pain
• Pain that interferes with sleep or daily activities
• Sudden loss of bowel or bladder control
• Progressive leg weakness
• Severe pain after trauma or injury
• Fever, unexplained weight loss, or a history of cancer with new back pain

Early evaluation at Comprehensive Pain Management Partners can help prevent nerve damage from worsening over time.

How is lower back pain treated?

Your doctor focuses on the underlying cause of lower back pain, not just the symptoms. After a thorough examination and evaluation, they may start with conservative treatments, such as:

• Physical therapy
• Medications
• Lifestyle and activity modification
• Weight management

When conservative treatments are not sufficient, interventional procedures may help reduce pain and improve function. These minimally invasive treatments are typically image-guided for precision.

Your interventional options include:

Epidural steroid injections

These injections reduce inflammation around spinal nerves and are often used for disc herniation or spinal stenosis.

Selective nerve root blocks

Nerve blocks target specific irritated nerves, which helps diagnose issues and treat pain.

Facet joint injections

Facet joint injections treat pain from arthritic spinal joints.

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA)

RFA uses heat to disrupt pain signals from nerves, providing longer-lasting relief for facet joint pain.

Sacroiliac (SI) joint injections

These injections treat SI joint-related leg and back pain.

Your doctor can expertly combine interventional treatments with physical therapy and rehabilitation to maximize your long-term benefits. Comprehensive Pain Management Partners offers a range of options to reduce pain, improve mobility, and help you get back to living your fullest life.

For lower back pain relief, schedule a consultation at Comprehensive Pain Management Partners by calling the nearest office or booking online today.