Back Pain

Back pain is a common complaint that affects 75%-85% of Americans at some point during their lives. At Advanced Health in Venice, Sarasota, Bradenton, Ellenton, Ocala, Williston, and Cooper City, Florida, experienced pain management specialists offer comprehensive back pain solutions to ease your discomfort, allowing you to resume your favorite daily activities. Schedule a back pain evaluation by calling the office, using the online booking feature, or simply walking in today.

What is back pain?

Back pain is a condition that causes discomfort in your upper, mid, or lower back. It can affect your muscles, bones, nerves, or other tissues within your back or spine. 

While back pain may eventually disappear over time, medical intervention ensures effective healing and long-lasting relief. See the Advanced Health team at the first sign of severe or ongoing back discomfort.

Which symptoms can back pain cause?

Back pain might feel like one or more of the following:

• Aching
• Tingling
• Numbness
• Shooting, stabbing, or radiating pain
• Sharp discomfort
• Weakness
• Soreness
• Tension 

The pain may radiate down your leg or worsen with lifting, bending, twisting, walking, or standing. It could be constant or come and go.

What may contribute to back pain?

The following conditions can cause back pain:

• Ruptured or bulging discs
• Ligament or muscle strains
• Osteoporosis
• Arthritis
• Ankylosing spondylitis (inflammatory disease)
• Age-related wear
• Spinal stenosis (narrowed spinal canal)
• Scoliosis 
• Sciatica 
• Lack of exercise
• Smoking
• Stress
• Muscle tension
• Some cancers
• Improper lifting techniques
• Carrying excess body weight
• Sports injuries
• Work injuries
• Car accidents

Use proper techniques when lifting heavy objects, exercise regularly, eat nutritious foods, maintain an ideal body weight, and avoid smoking to lessen the risk of back pain. 

What is causing my back pain?

The Advanced Health team discusses your medical history, lifestyle, and symptoms to pinpoint the cause of your back pain. They may suggest blood testing, nerve tests, X-rays, an MRI, a CT scan, or other diagnostic procedures to determine the most appropriate back pain treatment.

How is back pain treated?

Treating back pain may include one or more of the following:

• Physical therapy
• Bracing
• Ice and heat
• Lifestyle adjustments
• Oral medications
• Radiofrequency ablation
• Implanted nerve stimulators
• Cortisone injections
• Surgery

Your personalized back pain treatment depends on the cause and severity of your condition. The Advanced Health experts follow up as often as needed to ensure long-lasting relief. They personalize a plan based on your symptoms, treatment preferences, and goals. 

Call the Advanced Health office at any time throughout treatment with questions or concerns.

Schedule a back pain evaluation at Advanced Health by calling the office, using the online booking feature, or walking in today.