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Find Lasting Relief for Your Back Pain

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Do you feel your back muscles aching after a long day? Do you feel a stabbing or shooting pain when lifting something off the ground?

Are you suffering from pain in your low back that radiates down to your leg when you bend or lift? These situations are likely to be a sign that your back pain is limiting your ability to function normally.

Back pains are one of the most common medical problems affecting at least 4 out of 5 people in their lifetime. In fact, it’s become one of the leading reasons for employees’ absenteeism at work. 

As people grow older, the chance of experiencing back pain also increases, usually due to nerve and muscular concerns, arthritis, and degenerative disc disease. Elderly people are also vulnerable to chronic low back pain for long periods. 

Here at Vascular & Interventional Specialists of Prescott, we offer an array of treatments that can give you lasting relief for your back pain! Although backaches generally get better on their own or with the help of common pain relievers, some grow to be severe, chronic conditions. 

If your back pain hasn’t improved, it might be time for you to consult a medical professional to provide pain relief. Have your pain diagnosed by our highly-experienced and reputable back pain specialist here at Vascular & Interventional Specialists of Prescott!

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ACUTE AND CHRONIC LOW BACK PAIN

Symptoms of back pain include acute, sudden sharp pain or constant dull aches that can last from days to months (in severe cases). It is very uncomfortable and can be debilitating. It can affect people of all ages and can be caused by different reasons. 

Back pain can be acute or chronic. Acute pain suddenly starts and could last up to 6 weeks. Chronic pain develops over a longer period, lasts over 3 months, and may cause long-term health issues. 

Chronic and acute pain could be related to problems with the spinal column as well as back and abdominal muscles. If someone has occasional bouts of high-intensity pain or fairly continuous mild back pain, it may be best to consult a doctor to evaluate your health. 

Causes of Back Pain

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Common causes of acute back pain are often due to falls, heavy lifting, or poor posture. These types of backaches don’t typically last more than a few weeks. However, if back pain persists, it may also be linked to other chronic conditions and risk factors, which include:

  • Ruptured or bulging discs. ​The cushions between every vertebra are called discs. Over time, the materials inside the disc may rupture or bulge, causing pressure on the nerves in your spine.
  • Arthritis.​ This is commonly caused by swelling and inflammation in spinal joints, which frequently results in pain or stiffness.
  • Spinal Stenosis. This condition happens when the space between the spinal cord becomes narrow, resulting in chronic low back pain.
  • Muscle strains.​ If you don’t practice good form when lifting weights, you’re at risk of injury and chronic back pain. Poor posture also strains the muscles and causes backaches.
  • Osteoporosis. ​Some osteoporotic patients may wake up to extreme acute lower back pain, which should be checked on by a primary care physician. For others, it can progress and cause nerve compression fractures.
  • Skeletal irregularities. Skeletal disorders such as scoliosis (a type of curved spine) can lead to lower back pain as you get older.
  • Kidney stones. In some cases, kidney problems may be an underlying cause of back pain. Your kidney will try to push out any stones that may have formed, causing spasms and severe pain in your back. 

WHEN SHOULD YOU GO TO A DOCTOR FOR BACK PAIN?

In some cases, the pain in the back radiates down to the buttocks or legs. Other back issues can affect other parts of the body, depending on the affected nerves. 

You can usually prevent chronic back pain with ample rest, correct exercise, hot and cold packs, stretches, and physical therapy. If after taking precautions you do experience persistent back pain your primary care physician can refer you to our specialists for a consultation.

Let your doctor know if you notice the following:

  • Inflammation or swelling on the back
  • Pain is spreading down one or both legs, particularly if it extends below the knee
  • Tingling, weakness, or numbness of one or both legs
  • Bladder or bowel movement issues
  • Your lower back pain is accompanied by a fever
  • Unexplained weight loss
  • You have a recent injury, trauma, or blow to the back
  • Urinary incontinence
  • Fecal incontinence

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How We Treat Chronic Back Pain

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Here at Vascular & Interventional Specialists of Prescott, we use top-of-the-line equipment and techniques to pinpoint the likely cause of each patient’s back pain and select the most appropriate treatment to relieve pain.

DISCOGRAPHY: HOW WE DIAGNOSE SEVERE PAIN

Discography can detect whether a damaged disc between the vertebrae is causing your back pain. During the procedure, we inject contrast, or x-ray dye, into the discs of your back to see which disc is likely causing your back pain.

PROCEDURES WE OFFER TO RELIEVE PAIN IN YOUR BACK

  • Selective Nerve Root Blocks – This medical procedure is used if back pain is caused by inflamed foramina that are associated with arthritis or a ruptured disc.
  • Facet Injections – Just like a cortisone injection, facet shots insert an anti-inflammatory medication and numbing drug to provide immediate relief to the joint.
  • Paraspinal Joint Injections – In a paraspinal joint injection, anti-inflammatory medicine is injected into the affected joints if the backache is linked to arthritis.
  • Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injections – Unlike the other treatments, the Lumbar ESI delivers steroid medication to the irritated root nerves within the epidural space, the fat-filled part between the bone and the protective sac for the nerves. This reduces inflammation in the spinal cord nerves.
  • Vertebral Cement Augmentation (VCA) – A minimally invasive procedure that inserts a medical-grade bone cement into the fractured vertebrae. Our expert physicians are trained in two effective methods to complete this procedure; vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty.

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OTHER FAQs ABOUT BACK PAIN

Do I need surgery for my back pain?

Not necessarily. If conservative measures such as bed rest, analgesics, and physical therapy have failed, there are many minimally invasive options your VISP doctor can offer to help to reduce pain in your back.

How do I know if my back pain is serious?

If your back pain is associated with any of these symptoms, you should visit your local emergency room. This could indicate that you have a more serious condition.

  • Sudden severe leg pain, discomfort, numbness, and weakness.
  • Sharp, shooting pain in the back rather than a dull ache
  • The loss of bladder function (incontinence)
  • High fever
  • Severe stomach pain
  • Unexplainable weight loss
  • Pain due to a sudden fall or severe blow.

How can I tell if my back pain is kidney-related?

Contrary to lower back pain that usually occurs in the lower region of the back, renal problems are higher and deeper down. It is found under both the rib cage and in the back of the head. Pain in the kidneys is emitted in the side, or the upper back (usually under the ribs and on the spine).

Got more questions about your back pain? Talk to our back pain specialist!

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Chronic Back Pain Treatment Prescott

There are solutions to treat your back pain! Our expert doctors here at Vascular and Interventional Specialists of Prescott have years of experience and extensive training to perform these special procedures. Trust us as your back pain specialists to assess and address your symptoms to help you find the lasting relief you deserve.

You may call us today at 928.771.8477 to schedule a consultation and to get started on your healing process to be set free from discomfort.