Back Pain Relief
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Almost 80% of people experience lower back pain at some point in their life, making it one of the most common reasons people see a doctor or miss days at work.
Back Pain Relief
Almost 80% of people experience lower back pain at some point in their life, making it one of the most common reasons people see a doctor or miss days at work.
Back Pain? You Are Not Alone.
Back pain is one of the most common reasons people see a doctor or miss days at work. Almost 80% of people experience lower back pain at some point, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
Back pain can be acute, which means it’s a short-term pain that lasts a few weeks, or it can be chronic, which continues for 12 weeks or longer. About 20 percent of people affected by acute low back pain develop chronic low back pain with persistent symptoms at one year, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
What Causes Back Pain?
There are many things that can cause back pain, ranging from everyday activities to other health conditions.
A physical job that requires lifting, a repetitive motion, being on your feet, or a lot of physical activity can lead to pain in the back. On the other hand, if you have a job that has you sitting all day, poor posture or a chair without proper support can lead to back pain.
There are also a variety of risk factors that could make you more likely to develop back pain, including if you’re over 30-years-old (as back issues increase with age), being overweight, have mental health conditions, don’t do a lot of physical activity, or you are a smoker.
Back pain is a common aftermath of specific incidents, including a sports injury, a fall, lifting something heavy, or a car accident. If you were in a car accident or suffered from a workplace injury, the South Pointe Healthcare team is experienced in personal injury cases.
Even simple things we do every day can cause back pain, including wearing high heel shoes or improper positions for sitting, getting up and down, or picking something up off the ground. Even stress, anxiety, and depression can lead to back pain.
Some conditions that can cause back pain, include:
- Muscle Strain or Sprain
- Bulging or Ruptured Disk
- Herniated or slipped disk
- Pinched nerve
- Disk degeneration
- Arthritis
- Sciatica
- Osteoporosis
- Scoliosis
- Hyper-Lordosis
- Hyper-Kyphosis
- Spondylosis (the degeneration of the spine with normal wear and tear that occurs as people get older)
There are also non-spine related medical conditions that could cause back pain. Kidney stones, endometriosis, Fibromyalgia, and tumors can also cause back pain.
Possible Treatment Methods
Our South Pointe Healthcare team can help treat back pain in numerous ways. Our team consists of Medical Doctors, Nurse Practitioners, Primary Care Providers, Doctors of Chiropractic Medicine, and Licensed Massage Therapists with an expertise in medical massage. Together, we can get help diagnose and treat your back pain.
We offer a variety of pain relief treatments, depending on what’s right for you, including:
- Chiropractic Adjustments
- Therapeutic Massage
- Dry Needling
- Cupping
- Kinesio Taping
- Trigger Point Therapies
- Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
- Orthopedic Massage
- Myofascial Release
- Physical Rehab
- Blood Flow Restriction Therapy
Our healthcare providers can also guide you on the best at-home treatments for back pain.
Our medical team is a great tool for treating back pain that in some cases, could help reduce the need for surgery or other expensive procedures.
In addition to treating back pain, we also love to offer preventative care for back pain, which helps reduce the potential for future back problems.
When To See A Doctor
If you’re experiencing back pain, it’s always a good idea to see a healthcare provider. There’s no reason to deal with unnecessary discomfort and back issues. Depending on what the cause for the back pain is, the sooner you seek treatment from a healthcare professional, the less likely symptoms will get worse.
Our team of Primary Care Providers and Chiropractors at South Pointe Healthcare can help rule out other conditions.
Treating your back pain now can reduce the need for surgery down the road.
It’s important to seek medical attention right away if your back pain is accompanied by other symptoms, including:
- Severe pain
- Fever
- Shooting pain down arms or legs
- Difficulty walking
- Loss of sensation in one or both legs
- Swelling
- Redness in the back
- Problems with balance
- Numbness
- Tingling
- Weight loss
- Loss of bowel or bladder function
- A history of cancer
- If your toes are dragging when you walk
Our providers at South Pointe Healthcare will not only work to treat your current back pain, but they can also educate you on how to prevent future back injuries or back pain.
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Contact Info
Phone
(303) 665-8444
Fax
(303) 665-8448
Address
150 Old Laramie Trail E #120Lafayette, CO 80026
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