What causes lower back pain?
Lower back pain can occur anywhere along your lumbar for a variety of reasons, from injuries to chronic conditions. Some of the most common causes of lower back pain include:
- Sciatica
- Radiculopathy
- Spinal stenosis
- Ligament sprains
- Compression fractures
- Piriformis syndrome
- Tendon or muscle strains
- Degenerative disc disease
- Herniated or ruptured discs
While much less common, in some cases, lower back pain is caused by tumors or infections in your vertebrae.
When should I see a doctor for lower back pain?
Lower back pain is never something you should ignore. After all, a seemingly minor issue can quickly progress and become more serious if you don't have it treated. The pain specialists at Regency Pain & Therapy Institute want to evaluate you if your lower back pain is:
- Associated with numbness or tingling in your extremities
- Getting worse or not improving
- Keeping you up at night
- Affecting your job
Some causes of lower back pain, including sciatica, can lead to muscle weakness, which can ultimately make it difficult (and painful) for you to walk. If any of these issues sound familiar, book an exam at Regency Pain & Therapy Institute right away to get started on treatment. The pain medicine specialists can even help you if you have widespread back pain, tailbone pain, or sacroiliac joint pain.
How is lower back pain treated?
Your low back pain treatment plan from Regency Pain & Therapy Institute is personalized to you, based on your diagnosis, your symptoms, and your daily lifestyle. Lower back pain management packages can include:
- Traction
- Nerve blocks
- Pain pumps
- Physical therapy
- Regenerative medicine
- Epidural steroid injections
- Spinal cord stimulators
- Topical numbing creams
- Manual spinal manipulation
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
- Anticonvulsant or antidepressant medications
With so many innovative lower back pain solutions available atRegency Pain & Therapy Institute, you can finally get relief and get back to doing the things you enjoy. Your dedicated physician meets with you regularly to ensure your low back pain treatment is working and can make adjustments as needed at any time.
Before living another day with lower back pain, see how the team at Regency Pain & Therapy Institute can help. Call any office to schedule an appointment today.
