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Lumbar Back Pain

Most people experience lumbar back pain (pain in the lower back) at some point in their lives. It typically occurs in adults age 30-50, and affects women and men equally.

Lumbar back pain, or lower back pain, is the most common type of back pain. Most back pain goes away in a few days or weeks, but sometimes it can become chronic low back pain, which means the discomfort lasts more than three months. If this ever happens to you, visit your doctor as soon as possible to receive a proper diagnosis.

Low back pain is especially common at work – as a matter of fact, it is the most common job-related disability. Why is lower back pain such a widespread affliction? Doctors don’t know all the answers to this question, but they do know that the lumbar spine consists of five (or sometimes six) vertebrae, and soft discs are tucked between each vertebra. This area supports the majority of our body’s weight and enables a range of movements, which means it’s also subject to receiving the most stress. Strengthening of the lower back muscles can reduce or prevent lumbar back pain. Other lifestyle changes that can help prevent lower back pain include weight loss, regular stretching exercises, and establishing proper lifting techniques.

Lumbar back pain is often preceded by an injury or trauma to back muscles caused by lifting heavy objects, too much sudden exercise, poor posture, or prolonged sitting. However, there are other causes of back pain related to the spinal nerves or discs such as degenerative disc disease, ruptured discs, osteoporosis, spinal stenosis, and sciatica.

Because back pain symptoms can vary from patient to patient, self-diagnosis can be tricky. Some patients might experience an aching, dull, prolonged pain while others might have sharp pains accompanied by muscle spasms and weakness.

If you’re experiencing lumbar back pain, contact your doctor. He or she can determine the cause of your suffering and recommend treatments to reduce your discomfort. Treatments can include:

• Anti-inflammatory medication
• Heat and ice therapy
• No to low-impact exercises
• Rest
• Steroid injections

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On occasion, some patients require more than the above treatments for pain relief. At Laser Spine Institute (LSI), we offer free MRI or CT scan reviews, as well as minimally invasive, state-of-the-art procedures. With a much faster recuperation period than other treatments like open-back surgery, LSI’s pioneering procedures can help you get back to living an active lifestyle once more. Contact us today for more information about our institute and our revolutionary procedures.

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