Symptoms

Back Pain

Find out what’s causing your back pain and how to fix it.

Types of Back Pain

Back pain can result from muscle strain, spinal disc issues, or nerve compression. The location, severity, and pattern of pain help identify the underlying cause and guide treatment.

Lower back pain
Upper back pain
Radiating pain (Sciatica)
Back pain when sitting

Common Causes of Back Pain

Herniated Disc

A disc bulges or ruptures and presses on a nerve, causing back pain and possible leg pain.

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Degenerative Disc Disease

Spinal discs break down over time, leading to chronic lower back pain.

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Discogenic Back Pain

Pain originating from a damaged disc without nerve compression.

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Spinal Stenosis

Narrowing of the spine puts pressure on nerves, often causing pain when walking or standing.

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Spondylolisthesis

A vertebra shifts out of place, which can compress nerves and cause instability.

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Lumbar Facet Syndrome

Inflammation or arthritis in spinal joints causes localized pain and stiffness.

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Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

Irritation of the joint that connects the spine and pelvis, causing pain in the low back, buttock, or hip.

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Sciatica

Irritation of the sciatic nerve, causing pain that travels from the lower back down the leg.

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Failed Back Surgery Syndrome

Back or leg pain that continues or returns after spine surgery.

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Treatment Options for Back Pain

Reduce inflammation around irritated nerves with epidural steroid injections, especially for pain that travels down the leg.
Relieve joint-related back pain with facet joint injections that target inflammation directly at the source.
Achieve longer-lasting relief by stopping pain signals with radiofrequency ablation.
Interrupt chronic pain signals before they reach the brain using spinal cord stimulation.
Release tight muscle knots and reduce tension with trigger point injections.

When to Seek Treatment

Persistent pain lasting more than a few weeks
Pain that radiates into the legs
Numbness, tingling, or weakness
Pain that interferes with daily activities

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