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Chronic Back Pain
For some patients suffering from chronic back pain, their daily activities like work, shopping, or going to the gym can be halted due to the constant pain. The term chronic back pain refers to the duration of the pain, and pain that lasts for more than three months is considered chronic.
The causes of chronic back pain vary widely from decreased bone strength to loss of muscle tone and elasticity. Other causes include ruptured discs, arthritis, and bone spurs.
Symptoms of back pain can include:
- Dull, burning, shooting, hot, or stabbing pain
- Muscle spasms
- Stiffness
- Numbness and tingling
- Weakness
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Unlike acute back pain, which generally lasts for a few days or weeks at a maximum, chronic back pain can lead to an extended period of limited motion and tenderness in the affected area.
If you’re experiencing recurring or long-lasting back pain, visit your healthcare provider’s office, where he or she will conduct a complete medical history and physical exam. Imaging tests may be ordered as well, including:
- X-rays
- CT scan
- MRI
- Thermography
- Discography
Your doctor will also prescribe a back pain treatment plan that may involve combining different therapies like:
- Anti-inflammatory medications
- Heat and ice therapy
- Strengthening back pain exercises (such as walking, swimming, or stationary bike cycling)
- Epidural steroids
- Nerve blocks
- Massage
- Acupuncture
On occasion, some patients don’t respond to standard treatment and may require more progressive treatment to provide pain relief and regain mobility. At Laser Spine Institute (LSI), we perform minimally invasive, state-of-the-art, outpatient procedures, as well as offer free MRI or CT scan reviews to determine candidacy. Contact us today for more information about our institute, and learn how we can help you get back on the path to living an active lifestyle once more.
Please note: Laser Spine Institute currently does not perform endoscopic procedures on the thoracic spine.
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