Back Pain Causes & Treatments for Patients in Hazlet, NJ & Old Bridge, NJ

More than 80 percent of American adults experience back pain at some point during their lives. Back pain affects your entire outlook on life. It’s difficult to be active, almost impossible to get comfortable, and even harder to engage in the everyday activities most people take for granted.

 

Pain in your back can be the result of conditions that affect the vertebrae of your thoracic spine (upper back) and/or lumbar spine (lower back), the discs between the vertebra, and/or the ligaments, the spinal cord, and nerves around the area.

 

Many people believe they simply have to live with back pain or are afraid they will have to have major surgery in order to relieve the pain. However, over the last few years, there have been numerous advancements in technology that make alleviating back pain less invasive than ever. Dr. Ani uses these advanced treatment options so your pain will be alleviated and you can start living your life again.

Senior Men With Back Pain — Hazlet, NJ — Ani Orthopedics

  • Causes

    Some of the most common causes of back pain include:

    • Arthritis

    • Muscle and ligament strains or tears

    • Herniated discs

    • Spinal irregularities such as Stenosis or Scoliosis

    • Osteoporosis

    • Fractured vertebra

  • Treatment

    Most people with mild disc herniation will improve on their own in about six to eight weeks. For other people, the pain may be more intense and persistent, and the following may help alleviate symptoms:

    • Physical therapy

    • Chiropractic care 

    • Anti-inflammatory medication and pain relievers



    In a small group of people, symptoms don’t respond to conservative measures or time. When this is the case, Dr. Ani may recommend surgery, particularly if there is persistent pain or weakness in your legs. When surgery is indicated, it is usually aimed at reducing the pressure from the herniated disc on surrounding tissues and is especially focused on relieving any pressure on the nerve roots as they exit from the spinal cord. This should relieve any pain or sensation traveling down into your legs.



    Fortunately, recent technological advancements in spinal surgery have led to much less invasive procedures for disc herniation. Afterward, most patients enjoy a faster recovery.

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To get started, call (732) 264-8282 today to learn how to relieve your back pain.

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