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Lower Back Pain Causes

All you know is that it hurts—quite a bit. Lower back pain can lead to stress, immobility, and lost time at work. Some people even suffer emotional distress bordering on depression as a result of their reduced quality of life. However, many people have found relief and peace of mind just from knowing the source of their lower back pain and what causes their discomfort.

The Anatomy of Lower Back Pain

The lower back is referred to as the lumbar region of the spine and it is made up of vertebrae, intervertebral discs, spinal nerves, joints, and small muscles. As we age, the joints and intervertebral discs can experience wear and tear due to cartilage deterioration—that’s when conditions such as herniated discs, bulging discs, bone spurs, facet disease, and spinal stenosis can occur. Basically, any of these degenerative problems can put undue stress on the spinal nerves, which then send signals of pain to the brain.

Conservative Treatments for Lower Back Pain

The good news is that most forms of lower back pain, regardless of its causes, will show some degree of healing within a matter of weeks. Very few people who suffer from lower back pain will need surgery to address the underlying cause. In fact, since lower back pain tends to dissipate with conservative treatment, your doctor will likely prescribe a non-invasive treatment program for you, including:?

• Physical therapy
• Pain medication
• Anti-inflammatory drugs, ice packs, and heat compresses
• Changes in lifestyle to reduce or eliminate the risk of additional back problems
• Low back pain stretches or exercises

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Progressive Treatments for Lower Back Pain

If weeks or months of conservative treatments do not help you to achieve low back pain relief, the orthopedic surgeons at Laser Spine Institute (LSI) may be able to help. We provide the most revolutionary spine procedures available: minimally invasive, laser-assisted endoscopic procedures that go straight to the source of your pain without a large incision, long recovery time, or the additional risks associated with traditional open spine surgery. Contact LSI today to learn more.

Please note: Laser Spine Institute currently does not perform endoscopic procedures on the thoracic spine.