It is true that many cases of back pain can be resolved using conservative treatment methods, especially if the underlying cause of the pain is a sprain, strain, and other soft tissue injury. However, patients with chronic back pain who do not get relief from nonsurgical treatments may have a structural issue in the spine….
Archives for June 2020
Recovery from Back Surgery
If your chronic back pain is no longer being relieved by conservative treatment methods, such as physical therapy and medication, your orthopedic surgeon may recommend back surgery. Patients who undergo a back operation usually have been diagnosed with a herniated disc, spinal stenosis, vertebral fractures, degenerative disc disease, or another type of spine condition that…
How Can a Pain Management Doctor Treat Spine Pain?
A physician who specializes in pain management knows how to treat pain of all sorts. Neck pain and back pain are usually caused by problems in the spine, especially the spinal cord. Back pain along the spine may be due to tight muscles, degenerative disc disease, a herniated disc, or fractures in one or more…
Types of Physical Therapy
Physical therapists treat patients experiencing various problems—from pain management to complications in the circulatory system. Some patients may not know this, but there are different types of physical therapy that cater to specific groups of people and conditions. It pays to be familiar with them, so that you get the specific type of care you…