Back Pain Treatment OptionsĪt Nura, our clinic doctors and back pain specialists value the importance of an interdisciplinary approach. Electromyography (EMG) is a test used to study nerve and muscle function. These tests can show disc herniation, muscle tears, ligament problems and can help your clinic doctor or back pain specialist understand your back pain. MRI and CT Scan tests show images of bone, muscle, tissue, nerves, blood vessels, tendons and ligaments.

An X-ray shows the alignment of the bones in your spine and whether you have any broken or arthritic bones that may be causing back pain. These may include Xrays, MRI, CT Scan and an Electromyography (EMG).

To help determine the cause of your back pain, there are several diagnostic tests that can be performed by a back pain doctor or back pain specialist. There are a few factors that can increase your risk of developing back pain, such as: smoking, obesity, age, physical labor, sedentary work and depression. These back pain conditions can be treated with conservative, minimally invasive procedures. If you have spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, scoliosis, compression fractures, arthritis or osteoporosis you may also experience pain in the back. Sciatica is not a disorder, but a symptom of another underlying problem, such as spinal stenosis, a pinched/irritated nerve in the lower back or a herniated disc. Sciatica refers to pain that stems from the sciatic nerve, a large nerve extending from the lower back down the back of each leg. Interestingly, some people who have bulging or herniated discs will never experience any back pain. Disc related back pain can be caused by an injury. Sometimes, the soft jelly-like substance inside the disc can bulge out of place or rupture, putting pressure on the surrounding nerves causing back pain. Muscle related pain can be caused by improper lifting techniques, overuse, poor posture or a sudden awkward movement or fall.īulging or Herniated Discs: Spinal discs are soft cushions between vertebra. Did you know that muscle-related pain is one of the most common reasons for overall back pain? It is true.

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