Back Pain

Back pain can be a mild annoyance or a severe, debilitating condition depending on your diagnosis. For all types of back pain, visit the team at Athens Spine and Injury for conservative and minimally invasive back treatments. The Athens Spine and Injury team delivers effective results so you can get back to your normal activities as quickly as possible. Call the office today to schedule an exam.

Low Back Pain Q & A

Why does my low back hurt?

Low back pain is one of the most common types of musculoskeletal and joint pain among patients of all ages in the United States. Most cases of low back pain are related to soft tissue injuries and joint dysfunction. Movements and activities that cause low back pain include:

• Bending and twisting
• Spinal compression from high impact activities like running and jumping
• Lifting objects heavier than you’re used to lifting
• Lifting with your back rather than your legs
• Sitting or standing still for long periods

Postural changes associated with pregnancy and obesity can contribute to low back pain. At Athens Spine and Injury, our team provides care for all types of lower back pain so you can get the relief you need.

What conditions cause low back pain?

The most common conditions that affect the low back are:

• Intersegmental joint dysfunction
• Sacroiliac joint dysfunction
• Facet joint syndrome
• Sprains and strains
• Sciatica
• Arthritis
• Spinal stenosis
• Degenerative disc disease
• Spondylolisthesis
• Herniated discs

Your low back pain may range from mild to severe discomfort with the associated disability, including decreased range of motion and an inability to move in certain directions or stand upright comfortably. If  low back pain is keeping you from “living”, call Athens Spine and Injury today. Relief may be only a phone call away.

Do I need X-rays?

Our practitioners will perform a thorough exam to determine if you need x-rays. You wouldn’t want a doctor who would just guess at what is going on with your spine.

How is low back pain treated?

At Athens Spine and Injury, the team offers personalized treatment plans to relieve low back pain that include:

• Pressure wave therapy 
• Laser therapy
• Safe, gentle, and science based chiropractic adjustments
• Spinal decompression therapy
  

Depending on your diagnosis, the team will recommend a tailored approach to relieve your pain, decrease inflammation, and improve the function of the muscles and joints in your low back.