Houston Scoliosis and Spine Institute
4 Conditions We Treat
Not sure why your back is hurting? Learn more below.
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Chronic back pain is classified as back pain that lasts for three or more months. It might be occasional, usually bringing short-lived relief, then frustrations. Managing back pain can be very trying, and that’s especially true if you do not know the cause.
Our spinal surgeon and back pain rehab specialist provides insight into some non-surgical back pain treatment options. However, not everyone is the same. Since this is a complex issue, back pain may not wear away in a couple of months and might be persistent and cause severe pain.
Today we are highlighting some of the common back-related problems that our spine specialist at Houston Scoliosis & Spine Institute in Houston, TX can treat. Learn more below, then schedule a visit today.
Lower Back Pain
Depending on your individual diagnosis, some treatments can have greater efficiency than others. Therefore, our spine specialist mayo recommend a variety of treatments to help address multiple issues.
Thankfully, no matter what you’re experiencing, renowned spinal surgeon Ra’Kerry Rahman, M.D. is Houston’s most expertly trained professional.
Sciatica
All individuals with sciatic pain are not the same, as there are differences in the type of pain, intensity, and cause. In some instances, more aggressive treatment can be tried by our spine specialist at first.
However, if there is still no relief after six-weeks of common at-home treatments like heat, ice, and over-the-counter medicines, come to Houston Scoliosis & Spine Institute. We will offer alternative treatment options that get to the root of the issue in order to provide targeted treatment.
Adult Scoliosis
If possible, adult scoliosis can be treated through non-operative means using medications, physical therapy, and other techniques. Injection with steroids can also help in some patients.
Surgery can be warranted if the patient has a curve exceeding 50 degrees and does not respond to non-surgical treatments. No matter what you’re experiencing, you deserve to have relief from pain, and we can help.
Spinal stenosis treatment options vary depending on the stenosis location and severity of the signs and symptoms. Consult a spine specialist about the best treatment option available. If the symptoms are zero to mild, the spine specialist can monitor your progress with well-organized follow-up appointments.
It is a challenge at times to pinpoint the chronic back pain trigger. It is also essential to not make rash decisions or subject yourself to immense medical procedures before identifying the cause of the pain. Instead, come to Houston Scoliosis & Spine Institute for diagnosis and correct treatment of your back issues. You don’t have to live with chronic back pain. Instead, schedule a visit with a spinal surgeon who takes the time to listen in order to find a treatment that works.
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