Overview
Common back, neck and spine conditions include:
- Spinal Stenosis
- Facet Arthropathy
- Degenerative Disc/Joint Disease
- Back or Neck Strain
- Sciatica
- Post-Surgical Pain
Causes
- Overuse, strenuous activity, or improper use, such as repetitive or heavy lifting
- Sprain or strain
- Joint problems such as arthritis
- Breakdown of vertebrae, often caused by stresses on the muscles and ligaments that support your spine, also caused by the effects of aging
- Osteoporosis and compression fractures
- Narrowing of the space that surrounds the spinal cord
- Post-surgical pain
Symptoms
Symptoms linked to back pain may include:
- Dull, burning or sharp pain in your back. Pain can be limited to a single spot or a large area.
- Sharp, shooting pain that spreads from your back to your buttock, down the back of your thigh and/or into your calf and toes.
- Leg numbness or tingling above or below the knee.
- Stiffness and aching that occurs anywhere along your spine.
Symptoms linked to neck pain may include:
- Arm numbness and tingling
- Shoulder pain
- Headaches
- Sharp shooting pain or a dull ache in your neck
- Pain that continues even after surgery
Diagnosis and Treatment Options
Based on the type, progression and severity of your pain, one or more of the following treatments may be administered:
- Mild® decompression surgery
- Physical therapy
- Nerve block
- Medication management
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Radio frequency ablation
- Spinal cord stimulation
- Pain relieving injections
- Epidural steroid injections
- Over-the-counter anti-inflammatory drugs
- Alternative ice and heat
