Back pain is one of the most common reasons people visit a doctor. Most episodes settle within a few weeks. When pain lasts longer, keeps coming back or travels down the leg, a closer look at the cause can open up more treatment options.
Common causes
- Muscle strain and poor posture
- A slipped or bulging disc pressing on a nerve (sciatica)
- Wear of the spinal joints
- Narrowing of the spinal canal
What an interventional pain specialist can offer
After an examination and, if needed, scans, treatment is planned for you. It can include medicines, exercise and posture advice and, for selected patients, image-guided injections or nerve procedures aimed at the exact source of the pain.
Seek urgent help if
Back pain comes with weakness in the legs, numbness in the groin area, or loss of control of urine or stool.
This article is general information and does not replace a medical consultation. Please see a doctor for advice about your own health.
