Back Pain Treatment
Multiple treatment options to improve your quality of life
What are the common causes of back pain?
Most episodes of back pain resolve in a couple of weeks with rest and over-the-counter (OTC) medicines such as Motrin or Tylenol. If the pain keeps recurring, then you should seek prompt medical attention.
What is facet joint disease?
Spinal or Facet joints are the joints that connect adjacent spinal bones (vertebrae). These joints commonly develop disease by years of repetitive strain, disc degeneration or minor trauma. This can lead to back pain or neck pain.
This condition is commonly treated with Medial Branch Block followed by Radiofrequency Ablation.
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What is a herniated disc?
Herniated or ruptured discs can occur when the rubbery discs between the spinal bones (vertebrae) become compressed and bulge outward or rupture, causing back pain, leg pain or sciatica.
This condition is commonly treated with Epidural Steroid Injection (ESI). In severe cases, part of the disc may need to be removed, a procedure known as Endoscopic Discectomy.
What is Sciatica?
Sciatica is a set of symptoms that occur when either the the nerve roots of the sciatic nerve is compressed or irritated. This leads to shock-like or burning low back pain combined with pain through the buttocks and down one or both legs, occasionally reaching the foot.
This condition is commonly treated with Epidural Steroid Injection(ESI). Occasionally Endoscopic Discectomy might be needed.
What is Sacroiliac Joint Disease?
Sacroiliac Joints in the pelvis connect the tail bone at the bottom of the spine (Sacrum) with the pelvic bone (Ilium). Each joint contains nerve endings that can cause significant pain if the joint is damaged or loses the ability to move properly.
The treatment options include Sacroiliac Joint Injection.
What is Spinal Canal Stenosis?
Narrowing or stenosis of the central spinal canal or narrowing of the space from when the spinal nerves exit the spine can lead to back pain, neck pain, numbness or weakness of arms or legs.
The treatment of narrowing depends on the cause. Epidural Steroid Injection (ESI) can sometimes provide symptomatic pain relief.
Can motor vehicle accident cause back pain?
Back injury caused by whiplash is the a common injury among car occupants after a motor vehicle accident.
Treatment includes Epidural Steroid Injection (ESI) or Medial Branch Block as needed.
What is Epidural Steroid Injection?
During epidural steroid injection, a small amount of steroid is injected into the epidural space around the spinal cord and spinal nerves. The anti-inflammatory effects of the corticosteroid is responsible for providing pain relief.
What is Medial Branch Block?
During medial branch block we numb the nerves that supply facet joints with a medicine. This is a diagnostic or a test block. If back pain or neck pain gets better after this block, it helps Dr. Goswami diagnose facet joint disease.