Back pain is a prominent contributor to disability worldwide and a frequent trigger for patient visits to the doctor. The discomfort can be anything from a dull muscular ache to a shooting pain that travels down your leg and back and gets worse as you move. Even though rest and at-home care can often help with back pain, there may still be a need for medical measures. At Southern Pain & Spine Specialists, we offer back pain therapy in Charlotte to lessen your suffering.
Regenerative Medicine for Back Pain
Regenerative medicine is a part of our interdisciplinary approach to pain care for the greater Charlotte region. The use of stem cells and PRP therapy are examples of regenerative medicine. These procedures give patients an alternative to invasive procedures while enabling the body to repair itself. Back and neck discomfort are reduced, mobility is increased, and quality of life is improved thanks to regenerative therapies that help regenerate, replace, or repair damaged tissues. PRP therapy is utilized for less severe joint disorders, whilst stem cell therapy is used for more complex surgeries.
Regenerative Medicine – PRP Therapy for the Back
PRP, or platelet-rich plasma, has several medical applications that take advantage of the body’s natural healing abilities. Back pain and other musculoskeletal ailments are treated at Southern Pain & Spine Specialists with PRP therapy. This procedure involves drawing the patient’s own blood and centrifuging it. The treatment location is then reinjected with platelet-rich plasma to encourage quicker recovery.
Stem Cell Therapy for Back Pain
Stem cell therapy could be suggested for back injuries or more severe back discomfort. Instead of depending on drugs or surgery, we can tackle the real cause of your discomfort with this ground-breaking technique. Patients may have the opportunity to forgo risky, invasive surgery thanks to stem cell therapy.
For back discomfort, cutting-edge treatment options include stem cell therapy. The following advantages are provided to patients:
As contrast to a very intrusive procedure, the treatment is less invasive.
Reduced downtime is required. Instead of months, the healing time might be measured in days.
The therapy encourages quicker, natural healing, which improves mobility and function.
As the swelling goes down and the tissues are healed, back discomfort is lessened.
WHO’S A CANDIDATE?
Do you frequently have back pain? Has your pain persisted for more than a month? You might need to contact a doctor if rest and over-the-counter painkillers are not relieving your discomfort.
Non-surgical, non-opioid treatments are a part of Southern Pain & Spine Specialists’ integrated approach to pain management. For patients with the diseases, injuries, or symptoms listed below, we provide individualized back pain treatment:
• Back Injuries
• Limited Mobility
• Chronic or Lingering Back Pain
• Pain That Worsens WIth Movement
• Osteoarthritis
RECOMMENDED TREATMENTS FOR BACK PAIN
Interventional Spinal Injections
Back pain can be identified and treated with injections. Back pain can be treated without surgery or opioids using interventional spinal injections. Healing can start right away thanks to medication that includes an anti-inflammatory solution and is administered straight to the wounded area. In the office, treatments take between 10 and 15 minutes to complete, and monitoring takes an additional 15 minutes.
Epidural Injections – Transforaminal, Intralaminar, Caudal
Without requiring surgery, back pain and decreased mobility can be treated with epidural injections. In order to alleviate inflammation, steroids are injected into the epidural space and surrounding the spinal nerves. An epidural is a method of pain relief, not a treatment. Before considering surgery, the treatment provides the body time to recuperate and enables the doctor to address underlying difficulties.
Medial Branch Blocks / Facet Joint Injections
Along the spinal column, the facet joints are prone to damage, deterioration, and illness. A facet joint injection or medial branch block is a minimally invasive outpatient surgery. A local anesthetic and a corticosteroid are injected into the wounded area during the treatment, which takes around 15 minutes. Reduced inflammation and long-lasting back pain alleviation are the outcomes.
Radiofrequency Ablation
A minimally invasive, non-surgical method of pain management is radiofrequency ablation. In this procedure, radio waves are used to destroy or heat nerve tissue, blocking the transmission of pain signals to the brain. Pain from sacroiliitis, arthritis, and chronic low back pain can all be treated by radiofrequency nerve ablation.
Selective Nerve Block (SNRB) Injection
The nerve root in the spinal column may become irritated or inflamed, resulting in neck and back pain. A herniated disc, bone spur, or inflamed nerve are a few examples of conditions that can result in discomfort, numbness, and tingling. Injections used to selectively block nerves give medicine to the nerve root, decreasing pain and inflammation. Within a few days of treatment, back pain reduction is felt.
Lumbar Sympathetic Block Treatment
A lumbar sympathetic block reduces low back pain brought on by a variety of conditions, including reflex sympathetic dystrophy, complicated regional pain syndrome, and peripheral neuropathy. The sympathetic nerves in the low back are given an anesthetic and steroid injection.
Trigger Point Injections
Painful sensitive areas, or trigger points, form in tense bands of muscle, typically in the back or shoulder. An effective pain treatment method for reducing muscle pain is a trigger point injection. A tiny, sterilized needle is used to administer anesthesia and corticosteroid. After receiving treatment, patients start to feel less discomfort.
Sacroiliac Joint Injections
Back discomfort in the lower back might be brought on by sacroiliac joint inflammation. Your pain can be identified and treated with a sacroiliac joint injection. An SI joint injection lowers joint swelling and may offer months-long relief from back pain.
Ganglion Impar Block
There are both diagnostic and therapeutic uses for ganglion impar blockers. Back or perineal pain is brought on by damage to or injury to the ganglion impar nerve, which is located behind the tailbone. The risks and adverse effects of a ganglion nerve block are minimal to nonexistent. In addition to reducing inflammation and relieving pain, medication is administered right to the treatment site.
BACK CONDITIONS
Back pain has many different origins and is a common condition. An untreated spinal ailment, an underlying illness, or an injury can all result in pain. Typical back issues include:
• Coccyx Pain
• Compression Fracture
• Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
• Piriformis Syndrome
• Sciatica or pinched Nerve
• Disc Disease – Herniation or Bulge
• Osteoarthritis
BACK EXERCISES
You can start the following exercises to relieve your back pain if you suffer from it. Your spine and back may become stronger as a result of these exercises. Avoid physical activities that make your pain worse. Additional strengthening and stretching activities might be advised after your pain is under control.
• Gluteal Sets
• Cat and Camel
• Pelvic Tilt
• Partial Curl
• Gluteal Stretch
• Side Plank
• Extension Exercise
• Quadruped Arm/Leg Raise
• Hamstring Stretch on Wall
• Isometric Hip Abduction
• Lower Trunk Rotation
• Double Knee to Chest Stretch
• Single Knee to Chest Stretch
• Back Extension With/Without Arm Support
• Bridge Curl
• Table Top
• Plank with Bent Knees