Lower Back Pain Raleigh

An auto accident may produce low back pain, depending on the angle at which the vehicle was struck and the severity of the impact. Unfortunately, receiving a back injury during an auto accident is relatively easy. However, it is just as easy to find the proper treatment.

If you continually suffer from low back pain, you may be experiencing a condition affecting the bone structure, the spine, or the nerves attached to the spine. Once the pain begins, your priority should be to schedule an evaluation with a physician who understands how to treat low back pain.

What Can Cause Low Back Pain?

The body tends to move during an auto accident, and although the seatbelt will generally restrict the body from moving, it does not restrict the internal body from moving. Essentially, the bones and organs in the body may become separated from their regular positions and develop into painful conditions.

Lower back pain may also originate from an injury to the sciatic nerve, which extends from the lower back through the buttocks and into one or both legs. A lumbar herniated disc, on the other hand, may also occur during an auto accident and may result in severe lower back pain. This happens when a disc in the lower back herniates and pinches the contiguous nerve root. This condition can cause people to experience severe lower back pain, lower extremity weakness, numbness in the upper thighs, and even loss of bladder or bowel control, among other symptoms.

Our Approach To Treating Lower Back Pain

When a patient suffers from low back pain, our physician will want to properly assess the patient's condition by reviewing X-rays or other imaging and performing a physical examination.

During the examination, the doctor will determine if the pain is intermittent or constant, what type of pain is occurring (e.g., stabbing, burning, etc.), what triggers pain, when pain is more likely to occur during the day, and how much pain the patient is in on a scale of 0-10. After understanding the extent of the pain and its root cause, our physician will recommend an effective course of treatment comprised of interventional pain management techniques, acupuncture, and physical therapy.

Don't let back pain prevent you from participating in life! Schedule your appointment today.