Spine Care
Orthopedic care for back pain and spinal injury
A sudden fall or heavy lifting may cause a back or spinal injury that results in acute pain lasting up to six weeks. Back pain that lasts more than three months is considered chronic and can be caused by several conditions of the spine: sciatica, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, scoliosis, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, or a herniated disk. Back pain is one of the most common reasons for visits to an orthopedic surgeon or advanced practice clinician (APC).
Diagnosing back pain and conditions
Most acute back pain will improve with a few weeks of at-home treatment using over-the-counter pain relievers and heat or ice. Severe injuries may require surgery, occupational therapy, and lifestyle changes.
If you have unrelenting chronic pain, surgery may be necessary. This is true with radiating leg pain or progressive muscle weakness caused by nerve compression or pain related to structural problems such as narrowing of the spine (spinal stenosis) or lumbar disk disease (herniated disk).
In addition to a complete history and physical exam, your orthopedic surgeon or APC may suggest a diagnostic study to evaluate your condition: x-ray, CT scan, MRI scan, imaging, and electrical studies.
Services
- Lower Back Pain Treatment
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Lower Back Pain Treatment
An ARC physician or advanced practice clinician (APC) can help determine the cause of your back pain and provide treatment to relieve or reduce discomfort.
- Middle Back Pain Treatment
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Middle Back Pain Treatment
An ARC physician or advanced practice clinician (APC) can help provide care for middle back pain to relieve or reduce discomfort.
- Neck Pain Treatment
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Neck Pain Treatment
An ARC physician or advanced practice clinician (APC) can help determine the cause of your neck pain and provide care to relieve or reduce discomfort.
- Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections
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Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections utilize platelet-rich plasma therapy to promote healing and reduce pain.
- Steroid Injections
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Steroid Injections
Steroid injections are a non-surgical procedure that can help reduce pain and swelling, providing effective relief.
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Conditions
- Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
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Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
Intervertebral disc disease is a common condition characterized by the breakdown (degeneration) of one or more of the discs that separate the bones of the spine (vertebrae), causing pain in the back or neck and frequently in the legs and arms. The intervertebral discs provide cushioning between vertebrae and absorb pressure put on the spine.
- Lumbar Disk Disease (Herniated Disk)
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Lumbar Disk Disease (Herniated Disk)
Lumbar disk disease (herniated disk) is caused by a change in the structure of the normal disk in the lower back area, which can cause pain, weakness, numbness, or changes in sensation.
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- Osteoarthritis
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common type of arthritis. It's a long-term (chronic) degenerative joint disease.
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- Sciatica
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Sciatica
Sciatica, also called lumbar radiculopathy, is a pain that originates along your sciatic nerve that extends from the back of your pelvis down the back of your thigh. It's usually caused by a herniated (or bulging) disk in your spine that presses on your sciatic nerve.
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- Spinal Stenosis
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Spinal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis is a condition in which the spinal canal narrows and pinches the nerves, resulting in back and leg pain. Spinal stenosis often occurs in older adults, although younger people who are born with a small spinal canal may also develop symptoms.
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- Spondylolisthesis
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Spondylolisthesis
Spondylolisthesis is caused by excessive extension of the low back in which a part of 1 vertebra in the low back slips forward on the vertebrae below it.
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Resources
ARC Orthopedic Health Library
Orthopedic health and wellness resources to help provide additional information on common Orthopedic disorders or conditions.
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