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Low Back Pain Treatment and Causes

American employees lose approximately 150 million workdays each year due to back pain – the most common of which is low back pain. Injuries and ailments of the low back are among the most common complaints patients bring to their doctors. In fact, about 80 percent of adults can expect to experience back pain at some point in their lives. As varied as the causes are the methods of low back pain treatment.

Low Back Pain Causes

Physical exertion – especially lifting, twisting, and bending – places a great deal of stress on the back muscles and spine. A person with weak core muscles or a spine that has degenerated (common with aging) is particularly susceptible to injuries such as muscle strains, herniated discs, and others. Additionally, the degeneration associated with aging can cause conditions like herniated or bulging discs, foraminal stenosis, facet disease, or spinal arthritis.

Low Back Pain Treatment

To determine the proper treatment, your doctor must determine exactly what is causing your low back pain. Fortunately, most of the possible causes tend to respond well to conservative treatment methods, such as:

• Resting until able to exercise (as determined by a doctor)
• Pain management
• Medication to reduce inflammation
• Lifestyle changes

For cases in which the patient suffers from a condition with a good chance of healing, these methods are proven to make a long-term difference if given time and consistency. Even herniated discs often heal within a year or two. Homeopathic and chiropractic options are available, too—if your doctor recommends them.

When Surgery Becomes an Option

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Some patients, however, do not respond adequately to non-invasive treatment, often because they are hurt so badly that it does not work or because they have a condition that requires more aggressive treatment. If your doctor recommends that you consider surgery, contact Laser Spine Institute (LSI). We are the worldwide leader in the use of laser-assisted endoscopic spine procedures designed to treat your spine problem in the least invasive way possible. Many of our patients are even able to leave the same day, and the recovery process is shorter and less painful than with open back surgery. For more information, contact LSI today. We will review your last CT scan or MRI free of charge.

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