Lumbar Spine Pain NYC

Often, lumbar spine pain is simply the result of muscle strain, poor posture, or other acute, temporary conditions. Other times, lower back pain results from compression of the nerve roots, caused by damage to the discs or vertebrae; when the spine is damaged, misplaced tissue can press against the nerves. Treatment for lumbar spine pain that results from such underlying spine conditions can be intensive, but most cases of chronic back pain can be resolved effectively and in a timely manner.

Diagnosis & Treatment

In many cases, the symptoms of different lumbar spine conditions are indistinguishable from each other without further diagnostic testing. Bone spurs, arthritis, herniated discs, and more serious conditions can all cause:

• Lower back pain
• Sciatica
• Pain in the legs
• Muscle weakness
• Numbness or tingling in the legs

The only way to determine the exact cause is to use medical imaging.

Once an official diagnosis has been made, your doctor will start you on a course of treatment. If the condition is rare or serious, you will be referred to a specialist. If you have a routine spine condition, you will often start with a conservative course of treatment which may include physical therapy and anti-inflammatory medication. If that doesn't relieve symptoms, surgery may be considered.

Spine surgery has come a long way from its earliest days. Common conditions can now be treated in an outpatient setting with a short recovery time, rather than requiring a hospital stay and weeks to months of downtime. Laser surgery and endoscopic cameras in particular have transformed the world of spine surgery, bringing patients effective treatment without some of the downsides associated with open back surgery.

In New York City, the best lumbar spine pain doctor is Dr. Datta of the Datta Endoscopic Back Surgery and Pain Center. Dr. Datta is dedicated to treating patients using innovative techniques that draw on the latest in translational pain research. To schedule a consultation today, please call the Datta Endoscopic Back Surgery and Pain Center at 347-390-9138 or email at info@backsurgeryandpaincenter.com.