Up to 85% of Americans may develop back pain during their lifetime, and lower back pain is a common form.
Our pain management experts at Pain Management of Long Island in Medford, New York, can help you find the root cause of lower back pain and provide a personalized treatment plan. Your discomfort may be temporary, likely to disappear over time with rest and simple home remedies. However, severe or ongoing back pain might indicate a problem requiring medical intervention to avoid worsening discomfort or complications.
Here are the symptoms you should pay attention to, along with five reasons you should see a specialist.
Lower back pain may present as:
Lower back discomfort might come and go or be persistent. It ranges from mild to severe, and most people experience some form of back pain during their lifetime. It can stem from an injury to the muscles, tendons, or spine.
Chronic (long-lasting) lower back pain affects up to 23% of adults around the globe.
Here are five reasons to see the Pain Management of Long Island team for a lower back pain evaluation:
Get checked out by a pain specialist if lower back pain is severe and interferes with your ability to work, stay active, sleep well, or complete simple daily tasks. Your specialist can find the root cause and create a personalized lower back pain treatment plan. See them at the first sign of intense lower back discomfort.
Back pain that appears with other symptoms could indicate an underlying problem requiring prompt medical attention. Examples include:
For example, a fever with back pain could mean you have an infection, and tingling, weakness, or numbness might be signs of nerve irritation or damage.
See your provider if back pain appears after trauma, such as a sports injury, car crash, or bad fall — especially if you develop bruising, swelling, stiffness, or sharp pain. Trauma can contribute to things like fractures that must be addressed for effective healing.
Home remedies, such as rest and ice or heat packs, may help lower back pain improve over time. But if your pain lasts longer than one week or is severe, see the experts at Pain Management of Long Island for an individualized plan to address the discomfort.
Lower back pain that worsens, is more intense when you’re in certain positions, or is more severe at night could indicate a medical concern. See your provider right away for an evaluation if you experience any of these symptoms.
Your lower back pain treatment at Pain Management of Long Island may consist of:
Follow up with the Pain Management of Long Island team to ensure your treatment is effective, and call the office anytime with questions.
Book a lower back pain evaluation at Pain Management of Long Island by contacting us by phone or booking a visit online today.
