Spine & Back Pain
Understanding the Condition
Back pain can arise from the bones, discs, joints, nerves, muscles, ligaments, or other supporting structures of the spine. It may be felt as a localized ache in the lower, middle, or upper back, or it may travel into the buttocks or legs when a spinal nerve is irritated. Some patients experience stiffness or pain with movement, while others develop numbness, tingling, weakness, or difficulty standing and walking for prolonged periods.
How It Develops & Common Causes
Spine-related pain often develops gradually from age-related wear, repetitive stress, poor biomechanics, arthritis, or degeneration of the discs and joints. It can also begin after an injury, lifting event, motor vehicle accident, fracture, or previous spine surgery. Common causes include herniated or degenerative discs, spinal stenosis, facet arthritis, vertebrogenic pain, radiculopathy or sciatica, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, compression fractures, spondylolisthesis, and persistent pain after spine surgery. Because several structures may contribute to pain at the same time, identifying the primary pain generator is an important part of treatment planning.
Potential Treatments at Apico Pain and Wellness
Final treatment recommendations depend on the diagnosis, examination, imaging or testing when appropriate, medical history, previous treatment, and individual goals.
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Weight & Metabolic Health OptimizationBody weight and metabolic health can influence joint loading, inflammation, energy, sleep, cardiovascular health, and the ability to exercise comfortably.
Bone Health, Balance & Fall PreventionBone strength, muscle strength, and balance become increasingly important with age.
Regenerative Medicine & Orthobiologics (PRP, BMAC & Fat Aspirate)Orthobiologic treatments use autologous materials obtained from the patient with the goal of supporting the body’s biologic healing environment. BMAC & fat aspirate: Coming Soon
Work Injury Evaluation, Rehabilitation & Return-to-Work PlanningWork-related injuries often involve several overlapping issues: identifying the injured structure, controlling pain, restoring function, documenting progress, and determining safe work capacity.
Chiropractic CareAt APICO Pain and Wellness, Dr. Rany Abdallah offers comprehensive Chiropractic Care as part of an integrated approach to managing musculoskeletal pain.
Kyphoplasty/VertebroplastyMinimally invasive procedures that relieve pain from spinal compression fractures caused by osteoporosis or trauma.
Interspinous StabilizationAt APICO Pain and Wellness, Dr. Rany Abdallah offers Interspinous Stabilization as a minimally invasive solution for patients suffering from lumbar spinal stenosis and…Questions? Call 855-932-7426
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