Chronic back pain is a common ailment, limiting the everyday activities of around 8 percent of all American adults, according to the Health Policy Institute of Georgetown University. But what causes these problems? Our back doctors in Jacksonville, FL, work with patients facing the following types of back issues:
Spinal Arthritis: Arthritis can gradually thin out your spine’s cartilage. Without this tissue cushioning your spine, over time your range of motion becomes restricted, and movement becomes painful.
Spinal Stenosis: When you have spinal stenosis, your spinal canal narrows and can create painful pressure on your nerves. While this narrowing may occur anywhere in the spine, it’s most common in the lower back,
Disc Problems: Herniated or bulging discs can be difficult to correct and often cause serious pain. While conservative, noninvasive treatments are available, your back doctors may recommend surgery if your condition is severe.
Myofascial Pain Syndrome: A chronic muscular pain disorder, myofascial pain syndrome is a condition in which putting pressure on certain trigger points causes pain in seemingly unrelated body parts.
Injuries: While an age-related issue most often causes chronic back pain, it’s common for injured people to suffer long after the wound heals. It’s important to seek out treatment early to decrease the risk of an injury healing poorly and creating problems for the rest of your life.
