The Most Common Causes of Spine Pain and The Best Solutions

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Spine pain is one of the most common medical problems in the United States. A wide range of conditions, from the relatively mild and common to the rare and severe, can cause back pain. The majority of cases of chronic back pain can be effectively managed, especially with the development of modern, minimally invasive spine procedures. Below, we will take a look at some of the most common spine pain causes and solutions.

Spine Pain Causes

The spine is comprised of vertebrae, discs, and the spinal cord and nerves. If any of these structures is damaged or diseased, spine pain may result. Some common causes of spine pain include: 

• Disc herniation - Occurs when one of the spine's discs ruptures, so that the gel-like inner portion comes out of the disc.
• Disc bulge - Occurs when one of the spine's discs becomes misshapen but remains intact, so that the disc bulges outside of its normal area.
• Bone spurs - Abnormal growths of bone, or "spurs," develop in some patients.
• Spondylolisthesis - Occurs when two vertebrae become misaligned, so that one vertebrae is past the other, and the discs and spinal cord may be compressed.
• Spinal arthritis - Inflammation in one of the spine's joints. May be osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or post-traumatic arthritis.
• Vertebral fracture - A broken vertebrae may occur after trauma, such as a fall or a car crash.
• Kyphosis - A form of spinal misalignment in which the upper back becomes overly curved ("hunchback").

Solutions for Spine Pain

Spine pain causes and solutions should go hand in hand. Spine problems should be treated with the least invasive method that is likely to be effective in most cases. This means starting with non-invasive methods and moving to invasive methods only if initial treatments are unsuccessful. It is important that spine pain be treated by a doctor who specializes in finding spine pain causes and solutions.

Some effective solutions for spine pain include: 

• Physical therapy 
• Medication 
• Steroid injections 
• Laser spine surgery 
• Endoscopic spine surgery 
• Nerve stimulation 
• Stem cell therapy  
• Open spine surgery 

If you suffer from spine pain, meeting with a pain expert is the first step to getting relief from your symptoms. Dr. Sukdeb Datta would be happy to meet with you about your spine health. To schedule your consultation today, please click below and enter your information or call the Datta Endoscopic Back Surgery and Pain Center at (212) 430-0312.