Find the Top NJ Back Pain Specialists For Lower Back

If you suffer from back pain, it's important to find a great doctor to treat your pain. The quality of your doctor can determine whether or not you receive the right treatments, and how well those treatments are administered. Below, we'll explore what to look for in a lower back pain specialist.

Causes

Lower back pain can be caused by a number of issues. Some issues are temporary and likely to resolve on their own, while others require medical treatment in order to get better. Some potential causes of lower back pain include:

• Muscle strain
• Piriformis syndrome
• Disc degeneration
• Bone spurs
• Spondylolisthesis
• Kyphosis
• Scoliosis
• Vertebral fractures
• Arthritis
• Spinal tumors (rare)

Treatment

The treatment will depend heavily on the cause and severity of the back condition. In general, doctors prefer to use non-invasive treatments before moving on to more intensive treatments. The exception is in the case of severe or progressive conditions. Potential treatments include:

• Physical therapy and regular exercise
• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
• Steroid injections
• Weight loss
• Laser spine surgery
• Open back surgery
• Nerve stimulation
• Stem cell therapy

Often, a combination of treatments is used to bring about the most dramatic improvements in the condition of the back. All treatments should be administered with an eye not only to back pain, but with a strong understanding of the causes and mechanisms of pain in general.

Finding a Doctor

A few key features are present in the best spine doctors. First and foremost, great communication is key. No matter how skilled a physician is, skill can be wasted in the absence of strong doctor-patient communication.

Another important factor is how the physician approaches treatment. As mentioned above, treatment should be approached with a mind to the latest advances in pain research. At the same time, choosing minimally invasive surgery whenever possible is a great quality, because doing so improves outcomes for patients.

Scheduling a consultation with a doctor is the first step towards getting relief from your pain. To schedule a consultation about treatment for your lower back pain, please click below and enter your information or call the Laser Spine & Pain Center at (212) 430-0312.