Severe Lower Back Pain Causes

Severe lower back pain causes significant disability and is the most expensive pain condition in Oklahoma. Whether the cost is measured in terms of lost wages, reduced productivity, surgery expenses, or specialty treatment, the burden on both patients and the public is staggering. Lower back pain causes are also among the most common symptoms that patients report to their general practice doctors. The annual cost of chronic back pain in the United States is projected at over $100 billion dollars annually.

Given these facts, the focus should remain on lower back pain treatments that reduce pain, improve function, and get you back to the quality of life you deserve in the least amount of time. Our specialty trained Oklahoma back pain doctors provide the care enabling us to achieve patients’ low back pain treatment goals.

Lower Back Pain Symptoms

The most commonly reported lower back pain symptoms include tenderness of the lumbar spine, muscle spasms, leg pain, pain with lifting, pain with prolonged standing, and pain with prolonged sitting. Back pain doctors also find that patients relay pain characteristics of sharp, stabbing, aching, tingling, or numbness. Inability to fully lean forward (flexion) or fully lean backward (extension) are also common lower back pain symptoms. It is also common to suffer associated low back and leg pain. Whether radiating to the buttocks,  hip pain, thigh pain, or lower leg pain, it may be a low back problem.

Sciatica and Sciatic Nerve Pain

A low back pain symptom known as sciatica is commonly reported among those with lower back pain conditions. Sciatica or sciatic nerve pain symptoms are most commonly caused by a “pinched nerve” or compressed lumbar nerve root. Successful low back pain treatment will resolve the associated sciatica pain in the legs.

Lower Back Pain Causes

There are a number of common lower back pain causes resulting in chronic low back pain. Among the most common back pain causes reported are:

• Muscle Spasms and Trigger Points
• Spinal Osteoarthritis (Low back arthritis)
• Degenerative disc disease
• Herniated discs and bulging discs
• Spinal stenosis and neuroforaminal stenosis
• Other less common causes such as cancer, fractures, etc.

Lower Back Pain Treatment

As recently as four to five decades ago, the options for patients seeking lower back pain treatment options were very limited. However, modern pain medicine and alternative health disciplines provide a wide variety of back pain treatments in order to meet the needs of those seeking lower back pain relief. It can be challenging to identify what helps lower back pain in a specific patient. However, back pain doctors and lower back specialists can provide the necessary expertise for effective treatment.

What Helps Lower Back Pain

There is evidence that a number of therapies can be effective including heat therapy, medication, exercise, physical therapy, chiropractic therapy, back pain doctor specialist treatments, and in very severe cases – spine surgery. A number of treatments for lower back pain relief at home are known to provide some benefit in mild cases.

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Lower Back Pain Doctors and Back Pain Specialists

Back pain doctors are trained in the use of multiple modes of treatment for those suffering lower back pain causes. Having a lower back pain specialist lead your care team is often a great way to achieve the best outcomes for your lower back pain treatment. The following major areas of pain treatment are offered by back pain doctors:

Injections For Back Pain

Injections for back pain include commonly performed lower back pain treatments such as lumbar epidurals, facet injections, nerve blocks, and rhizotomy treatments. Our board certified back pain relief specialists have the top pain management skills to provide you with the best pain treatment in Oklahoma.

Spinal Cord Stimulation

Dorsal column stimulators or spinal cord stimulators are advanced back pain treatments that have dramatically improved in the last several years. Results for patients suffering chronic back pain have changed lives, enabled better quality of life, and offered hope. Contact our Oklahoma Pain Management doctors and back pain specialists to learn more about this lower back pain treatment.

Medication Management

Recent advances in the understanding of the role of medications in the treatment of severe lower back pain have resulted in a focus on achieving improved safety and lowering risk. Chronic opioid pain medication use is more closely monitored and it has been recognized that high opioid medication doses can lead to increased pain. The mechanism by which pain medication causes increased back pain is known as opioid-induced hyperalgesia (OIH). Seeking care from a board certified back pain doctor or back specialist is the best option for those seeking safe and effective care. Medication optimization in cases of chronic back pain are often best managed by a pain specialist.  Our trusted Oklahoma pain experts have the skills and advanced education to provide you the best pain management therapy in Oklahoma.

Alternative Pain Therapies and Back Treatments

Back pain treatment can often be advanced by the utilization of multiple modes of therapy in a way that addresses the different aspects of the lower back pain cause. Having a back pain doctor or back pain specialist leading your pain treatment team provides the best pain treatment options available. Back pain specialists focus on identifying the primary lower back pain causes. After a proper diagnosis, they coordinate with physical therapy, chiropractic care, neurosurgery, orthopedic spine surgery, neurologists, and arthritis specialists to manage your care. Ultimately, the combined effort delivers the best outcome for delivering lower back pain relief.

Lower Back Pain Relief

Optimal lower back pain relief is achieved through advanced, coordinated care delivered by specialist back pain doctors. Our back pain specialists look forward to working with you and designing your personalized lower back pain treatment program. Your back treatment will be delivered in our state-of-the-art Oklahoma pain management clinics.  Our focus is your lower back pain relief and ultimately  helping you achieve the quality of life you deserve. Contact our leading lower back pain specialists for your lower back pain evaluation today.

Chronic Back Pain

Lower back pain symptoms that persist beyond twelve weeks (3 months) are considered to be chronic back pain. This definition is based on the amount of time you have experienced lower back pain, regardless of the back pain cause. A diagnosis of chronic back pain doesn’t necessarily mean that you are expected to suffer severe lower back pain forever. In fact, treatment by a back pain doctor often affords patients an opportunity to dramatically improve many different back pain causes. To learn more about the latest advances in lower back pain treatment, contact our Oklahoma back pain specialists.

About the Author

President and Founder -Elite Pain and Health – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Dr. Keley John Booth, MD is a Board Certified Diplomat of the American Board of Anesthesiology. He has a vast clinical background in treating a wide variety of lower back pain causes and conditions. Dr. Booth is currently the President and CEO of Elite Pain & Health, a statewide Oklahoma based Interventional Pain Management practice. At Elite, he passionately pursues his goal of delivering a patient centered pain care experience. Dr. Booth is focused on achieving the best quality of life and optimized functional status for his patients. Areas of specialty pain treatment include low back pain relief as well as other spine related pain. If you suffer lower back pain symptoms – contact us today! The Elite Pain & Health team has the pain experience and training you can trust for your best lower back pain relief.

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