Lower back pain may limit your mobility, productivity, and happiness in life. The pain may result from spinal stenosis, herniated disc, radiculopathy, or muscle strain. Samwell Institute for Pain Management offers treatment for lower back pain in Livingston, NJ, and Colonia, NJ, through a fully personalized treatment plan.

Types of Lower Back Pain

Back pain may differ in terms of the affected areas and source of pain. Common types of back pain include;

•   Muscle strain 

In case of muscle strain and severe pain in the lower back, contact your provider for immediate medical attention. If left unchecked, muscle strain may develop into a serious condition limiting your mobility. Samwell Institute for Pain Management offers comprehensive treatment to address problems and challenges linked to damage on your vertebrae or ligaments.

•   Sciatica

Sciatica is associated with conditions affecting your sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve stretches from your lower back into the leg. You may experience persistent pain shooting down the leg(s), burning, or tingling in the leg or lower back. Damaging your sciatic nerve increases your chances of suffering from sciatica, hence the need for immediate medical attention.

•   Radiculopathy

Pinched nerve/radiculopathy occurs when the root(s) of a spinal nerve succumbs to pressure by a bulging disc, herniated disc, and other problems affecting the base of your spine. Radiculopathy may cause a sharp pain that comes and goes. The unexpected sharp pain in your lower back manifests when sneezing, coughing, or making sudden movements.

•   Spinal stenosis

As a result of spinal stenosis, nerve parts traveling through the spine grow narrow. Constriction of nerves compresses affected nerves and may cause numbness, pain, and tingling sensations. In case of spinal stenosis, your doctor may need to conduct comprehensive tests for osteoarthritis.

•   Herniated disc

A herniated disc is a condition that happens following damage to your vertebrae. Herniated discs oozing gel-like components may mean that your vertebrae are grinding together painfully.

You should seek immediate medical attention to avert the development of more serious complications, limited mobility, and productivity at work.

Treatment for Lower Back Pain

Samwell Institute for Pain Management customizes your treatment based on the causes of your pain, response to treatment, medical history, and family history of lower back pain.

Your treatment options may include;

• Spinal cord stimulation is administered to block lower back pain sensations
• Spinal cord stimulator. Your specialist at Samwell Institute for Pain Management may recommend the trial procedure to modify specific nerve signals.
• Superion® InterSpinous Spacer (Vertiflex) is mostly recommended for addressing spinal stenosis.
• Acupuncture
• Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
• Microdiscectomy with annuloplasty is a minimally invasive surgical option for herniated discs.
• Platelet-rich plasma is administered at Samwell Institute for Pain Management for tissue healing.
• Radiofrequency neurotomy of lumbar facets for facet joint pain

At Samwell Institute for Pain Management, Dr. Shah designs a pain relief treatment plan to deliver the best possible relief for lower back pain and related conditions.

Avoiding Future Lower Back Pain

Dr. Shah considers the specifics of your condition to determine the best strengthening exercise, recovery routine, and safety equipment for sporting activities.

If you need treatment for lower back pain in New Jersey, contact Samwell Institute for Pain Management through the online booking tool or over the phone.