Back pain has many causes, and it can also make your life extremely difficult. Whether you simply strained a muscle or have a more severe injury, proper treatment is crucial to recovery.
Nonsurgical treatments are just some of the things we offer at Orange County Spine and Sports Physicians in Newport Beach and Carlsbad, California.
Dr. Vivek Barbaria and his team offer joint injections, physical therapy, and exercises for people living with mild to severe back discomfort.
Low back pain can happen slowly over time or acutely after an injury. It ranges from a mild ache to severe pain that limits daily activities. You can have low back pain for a few days, a few months, or sometimes years.
Some of the prevalent causes of low back pain in adults include:
The structures within the spine change over time, leading to degeneration and increasing the risk of back pain. If your pain doesn’t get better with home care, it’s essential to seek treatment sooner rather than later.
Symptoms of low back pain vary from person to person and in severity. Some people only feel a mild ache or twinge with certain movements, while others have difficulty walking or sitting for any period of time.
Sciatica and other nerve-related back conditions can cause numbness and tingling in the legs. You may also have low back discomfort that worsens with movement or when you stay still for long periods.
Sharp and stabbing pain may indicate a muscle tear or a disc herniation, along with pain down the legs.
Whether you’ve had back pain for a few weeks or a few months, several nonsurgical treatments can help. At your appointment, we evaluate your pain and overall health to determine the best treatment path for your needs.
We offer several nonsurgical treatments for low back pain, including:
Physical therapy targets the root cause of low back pain and provides strategies to improve posture, strength, and flexibility. A Physical Therapist tailors a program to your needs, including strength training, flexibility exercises, and balance training.
Injections are a great option if oral medications haven’t worked. We use a corticosteroid to alleviate inflammation and an anesthetic to provide short-term pain relief. Over a few weeks, pain should subside as inflammation dies down.
Manual spinal manipulation is a great long-term option to keep the spine aligned and reduce stress on surrounding tissues. We offer osteopathic manipulation for the back and neck to help relieve pain.
Believe it or not, lifestyle changes like a healthy diet, low-impact exercise, and losing some weight significantly help with back discomfort. We also offer tips like good posture and daily stretches to help reduce back pain.
Connect with our Newport Beach or Carlsbad office to learn more about our low back pain treatments and get the relief you’ve been waiting for.
