If you experience lower back pain, the spine doctors at Catholic Health provide expert care to find the cause of your pain and help you heal.
Our spine team is highly skilled at treating many different types of back pain. We are dedicated to finding the treatment that helps you return to your regular activities.
Low back pain is common and can be caused by swelling of the joints, muscles or discs in the back. The pain can become worse with poor posture, repetitive lifting, bending and twisting. In most cases, our doctors will recommend rest, moderate exercise, medication, ice packs and heating pads. At Catholic Health, 70 percent of patients recover from back pain with this treatment.
If you continue to experience back pain after two weeks of treatment, your doctor may prescribe physical therapy. In general, 90 percent of patients recover after 4 to 6 weeks of physical therapy.
There are different kinds of back pain and each comes with its own duration and recovery time.
lasts six weeks or less. Your back may feel stiff and it may be difficult to stand straight. The condition lasts for six weeks or less and usually improves after a few days of care.
is pain that extends below the waist into one leg, along the path of the sciatic nerve. The condition lasts for six weeks or less and takes longer to improve than low back pain.
and sciatica last for longer than six weeks. Recovery time varies and specialized treatment, such as rehabilitation or occupational therapy, may be needed to provide relief.
Many patients recover from back pain by following these recommendations:
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