Discogenic Lower Back Pain Management Orlando

As a person ages, the discs in their back will wear down because of the natural process of aging. It is possible for this to occur without any noticeable pain. With many other people, this can cause them to experience regular lower back and neck pain. Individuals between the ages of 30 and 60 years old are most likely to experience this type of discomfort.

Annular Tears

This affects the back’s first five vertebrae. When people are young, the discs are approximately 80 percent water. As a person gets older, their body’s lose hydration. This makes them more prone to cracking in the vertebrae, and this is known as annular tears. These tears can result in a person experiencing pain and inflammation.

Discogenic Back Pain

This condition often occurs in the lumbar spine or lower back area of a person’s body. When pain is experienced, it could be unexpected or may result from a person engaging in physical activity. Common symptoms included lower back pain as well as spasms. Pain may be experienced in the groin, buttocks and even thighs. This is pain that can be made worse by sitting in an uncomfortable position, bending or standing in a stationary position. This pain is often able to be relieved when a person lays down. It’s also possible for walking to decrease the pain.

Diagnosis

The first step to successfully treating or managing lower back pain at Pain Management Orlando involves a proper diagnosis. The symptoms of discogenic back pain are common with a number of other types of disorders. Dr. Raja Kalia knows that getting an accurate diagnosis concerning the source of pain is critical to developing a successful treatment plan. This will involve a clinical evaluation. Dr. Raja Kalia will need to know a person’s medical history, all their symptoms and then conduct a thorough physical exam. Dr. Raja Kalia may have a patient get an MRI, CT scan, X-ray as well as electro-diagnosis (EMG).

Physical Treatment

In some situations, rest could eliminate the pain. The next type of physical treatment is activity modification. This is done, so the injured lumbar disc is not aggravated. People will be told to not lift heavy objects, avoid participating in sporting activities and more. Applications of heat and ice can also help. In other situations, exercise and physical therapy will decrease or eliminate the pain.

Medications

Patients at Pain Management Orlando could be prescribed medication based on their individual situations. A person could be prescribed Tylenol, opioids as well as muscle relaxants and more

Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection

This is a strong anti-inflammatory medicine offered by Pain Management Doctor in Dr. Phillips. It is able to relieve swelling as well as inflammation. This can take pressure off of the nerves in the back as well as other soft tissue.

Endoscopic Discectomy

This is a noninvasive surgical procedure. During this procedure, it is not necessary to remove bone and muscle to resolve problems with a herniated disc. A surgeon is able to see a spine with a very small camera. Large incisions are avoided, and it does not traumatize a person’s spine like other surgeries.

Decompressive Lumbar Spine Bracing

This is a type of motorized traction that works by stretching the spine. This could be recommended by Pain Management Doctor in Dr. Phillips. It is able to change the position of the spine. This eliminates pressure from a person’s spinal discs. A bulging or herniated disc will retract. This increases movement and decreases pain.