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EDISCSCULPTWhen to Seek Treatment
Most people experience minor, acute back pain at some point in their lives; this can result from anything from poor posture to muscle strains. Sometimes it can be hard to know when to seek treatment if you are experiencing back pain. If you have back pain, the following symptoms are signs that you should seek medical treatment:
- Severe pain
- Pain that continues over a long period of time
- Pain that gets progressively worse
- Pain in the limbs
- Numbness or tingling in the limbs
- Muscle weakness
Once you decide to seek treatment, your doctor will run a series of tests to determine the cause of your symptoms. Because the symptoms of several common spine conditions can mirror one another, testing usually includes an MRI.
Pain Centers
After diagnosis, your doctor will probably recommend a conservative course of treatment, which may include physical therapy and medication. Most of the time, this is effective at relieving symptoms.
If your symptoms persist, a pain center can help by providing a variety of minimally invasive treatment options, such as epidural steroid injections and laser spine surgery. These options get at the root of the pain, while not requiring a hospital stay or large amount of downtime.
In New York City, the best pain center is the Datta Endoscopic Back Surgery and Pain Center, headed by Dr. Datta. With a background in pain management, Dr. Datta now focuses his career on bringing relief to people suffering from herniated discs, arthritis, bone spurs, and many other common spine conditions. To schedule a consultation today, please call the Datta Endoscopic Back Surgery and Pain Center at (212) 430-0312.
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