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EDISCSCULPTSpine conditions most commonly occur in the lumbar spine, also known as the lower back. While lower back pain can be excruciating, the good news is that it is less serious than conditions in the neck or upper back; the lumbar spine doesn't contain the spinal cord, and it innervates just the legs and pelvis rather than the torso or arms.
Why is the lumbar spine more prone to developing spine conditions? There are two main reasons: the weight it bears, and its flexibility. The neck holds up only the head, while the lower back hold up the whole torso and head, a considerable amount of weight. Next, the lower back has a higher level of flexibility than the upper back, making it more prone to injury.
Causes & Treatment
The majority of lower back pain is a result of temporary strain or tension in the back muscles. This almost always resolves on its own, and doesn't require medical attention. However, if the pain is severe, is accompanied by other symptoms, or persists for more than a week or two, there may be an underlying cause that needs to be addressed. Common spine conditions that cause lower back pain include:
Why is the lumbar spine more prone to developing spine conditions? There are two main reasons: the weight it bears, and its flexibility. The neck holds up only the head, while the lower back hold up the whole torso and head, a considerable amount of weight. Next, the lower back has a higher level of flexibility than the upper back, making it more prone to injury.
Causes & Treatment
The majority of lower back pain is a result of temporary strain or tension in the back muscles. This almost always resolves on its own, and doesn't require medical attention. However, if the pain is severe, is accompanied by other symptoms, or persists for more than a week or two, there may be an underlying cause that needs to be addressed. Common spine conditions that cause lower back pain include:
- Herniated discs
- Bulging discs
- Bone spurs
- Arthritis
- Stenosis
Since the symptoms of these conditions mirror one another, your doctor will perform diagnostic testing, such as an MRI, in order to determine the exact cause.
Most lower back pain can be relieved using treatments such as physical therapy and epidural steroid injections. If those treatments don't help, it's time to turn to surgery. The most modern, effective technique for treating routine spine conditions is laser spine surgery, a minimally invasive procedure that reduces downtime and side effects.
To learn more about back pain treatments such as laser spine surgery, please call the Datta Endoscopic Back Surgery and Pain Center at (646) 374-1799.
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