Back Pain

Lower back pain is a common symptom and affects most of us at some point during our lifetime. Fortunately most of the episodes usually resolve with minimal activity, limited bed rest, and over-the-counter medications. Back pain can be caused by obvious trauma including sprains and strains, as well as postural difficulties, degenerative disc disease (DDD) including disc herniations and spinal stenosis, inflammatory diseases and arthritis, infection, mechanical disorders, congenital disorders, osteoporosis, circulatory disorders, and numerous other potential causes. Tumors are also a rare cause of back pain.

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Evaluation and Diagnosis

During your initial office evaluation one of our physicians will complete your History and Physical examination, review any available diagnostic studies, decide what further tests need to be performed including office x-rays, and we will discuss possible treatment options with you regarding your individual diagnosis.

Treatment Options

Surgery is rarely recommended as the initial treatment for most spine problems.