Around 8% of American adults experience chronic back pain, and nearly 65 million Americans have had an episode of acute back pain recently. To help with this widespread issue, pain management specialist Hassan Chahadeh, MD, and his team at Texas Pain & Rehab Centers in Houston, Texas, offer effective treatments to address the root cause of your back pain. Call Texas Pain & Rehab Centers or schedule an appointment online today.
What’s causing my back pain?
Back pain can impact any area of the spine, and low back pain is particularly common. If you have a degenerative condition or have been injured, this could be the source of your back pain. Other prominent causes of back pain include:
- Arthritis
- Spinal stenosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Sciatica
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Back strain
- Bulging or herniated discs
- Degenerative disc disease
Back pain can affect anyone, from the very young to the very old, and it can increase over time or occur rapidly. It’s often related to structural problems with your spine or the surrounding tissues, but it can also be a signal of another issue, like endometriosis or a kidney stone.
Getting a diagnosis from a skilled medical team is your best path to relief. The team at Texas Pain & Rehab Centers has experience with back pain from many distinct causes.
What symptoms of back pain should I look out for?
The more clearly you can explain your symptoms to the team, the better they can diagnose you. Back pain is a broad condition, with discomfort ranging from mild to debilitating, and your symptoms can vary widely depending on the root cause.
Your pain may radiate down your legs or linger near the spine. You may experience a stabbing pain or a dull ache. Beyond pain, watch for:
- Swelling
- Difficulty when you try to sit or stand
- Tenderness
- Limited range of motion
- Overall stiffness
If a severe problem is causing your back pain, you may lose bowel and bladder control and need emergency medical attention.
How will my back pain be treated?
Your personalized treatment plan depends on the root cause of your condition and how severe your pain is. The team at Texas Pain & Rehab Centers performs a careful evaluation and creates a customized plan to address your needs.
They may encourage you to modify your activities, apply cold or heat, or go through physical therapy. Texas Pain & Rehab Centers also offers:
Caudal steroid injections
This treatment addresses nerve pain and inflammation, reducing your pain. It can help in cases of degenerative disc disease, sciatica, herniated discs, and more.
Spinal injections
Spinal injections include epidural injections, which treat the area around the spinal cord, or nerve block injections, which carefully target inflammation and swelling around specific nerves.
Don’t delay in finding a solution for your back pain. To learn more, reach out to Texas Pain & Rehab Centers by phone or online today.