Back Pain Overview
Back pain affects 90% of Americans at some time in their lives and is the leading cause of visits to the doctor. Low back pain is the most prevalent cause of disability in people under age 45. An estimated $100 billion is spent annually in the management of low back pain, with more than half spent on surgical treatment.
Click Here to see how you can get your life back in 5 daysSpinal vertebrae are held together by muscles, tendons and ligaments. Between the vertebrae are discs, which act as "shock absorbers" and prevent the vertebrae from hitting one another when you walk, run or jump. They also allow your spine to twist, bend and extend. Since the lower back is the hinge between the upper and lower body and carries most of your weight, it is especially vulnerable to injury and is the site of most reported back pain. When lower back pain strikes, we become acutely aware of just how much we rely on a flexible, strong back.
If you are concerned you are developing, or have started showing signs of chronic back pain, take a moment to visit our back pain symptoms page to confirm your suspicions.
You can avoid or prolong the onset of back pain by educating yourself on some simple facts about what causes back pain. Learn about activities you should either avoid or take precautions when attempting to help keep your spine healthy for years to come.
LSI provides relief of back pain through a few different procedures depending on the spinal condition associated with the back pain. We suggest you view our page dedicated to back pain treatment and find out how you can start living life again without restrictions.
If you still have a few questions left unanswered, feel free to take a moment to review our back pain FAQ page or contact us directly with your question and we will happily assist you.
This color enhanced sagital (lateral) MRI image of the cervical spine shows severe multilevel degenerative changes of the spine with spinal cord compression. The bony spine is blue and the spinal cord is gold. There is a disc herniation at C3-4 and less at C4-5 causing spinal cord compression.
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The endoscope and arthroscope are the exact same instrument. They are small tubes through which surgery is performed. When the tube is placed into a joint, it is referred to as an arthroscopic procedure (arthro meaning joint). When the tube is placed into an area other than a joint, it is called an endoscope. At LSI, we perform endoscopic procedures.