Back Pain Treatment Specialist in Flowood, MS

Back pain can be caused by many different things, from injuries to health conditions. These causes are osteoarthritis, degenerative discs, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, scoliosis, improper lifting, fibromyalgia, sacroiliitis, facet joint damage, strains, sprains, or trauma like car accidents. Since all of these causes of pain can also present differently, some will cause shooting pains, some can cause an almost burning-like sensation, and other pains can become what is known as referred pain which will affect an area that is not a part of the site where the pain is being caused. Because of all these different pains and causes behind the pain, it is important to see a doctor to determine the cause of your pain if it has been an ongoing issue, as there is a chance there are ways to work around your pain to manage it when dealt with in a medical setting. Many who suffer from back pain will also notice that doing certain activities, like bending, lifting, standing, or in some situations even walking can cause worsening of the pain experienced.

Since there are many different causes of back pain, there are also many different types of pain you can experience as well. These types of pain can be broken down into two different categories which are thoracic back pain and middle back pain, thoracic back pain is one of the more common types people will experience which involves the 12 vertebrae that connect with the ribs, also known as the upper back, these pains can be caused in the lower regions of the thoracic section but will affect the upper areas of the back which can cause pains in the neck, pains while moving the shoulders, or pain when breathing. Middle back pain involves pains below the thoracic region in the lumbar area, which involves the pelvic bones to just below the rib cage, these pains can cause discomfort in patients when they do movement such as walking or twisting, and even can affect people while sitting and can be frustrating to deal with.
 
When determining the type of pain you are experiencing there are symptoms of both that you should be mindful of, as they may cause the pain or can be an indication of a potential health condition.
 
Those with thoracic pains should be mindful of getting a fever or chills, tingling sensations, uncontrolled/extreme weight loss, noticeable deformities, severe stiffness when waking, onset pain before 20 years of age, onset pain beginning after 50 years of age and pain that cannot be managed by changing positions, as these symptoms can indicate potentially dangerous health conditions.
 
For those who are experiencing middle back pain, you should be mindful of symptoms such as being a smoker, pregnancy, or lack of physical activity as these could be the potential causes.

When experiencing back pain, symptoms that should prompt you to seek medical help are besides the aforementioned symptoms, pains that make standing or walking extremely difficult, uncontrolled bowel movements, loss of bladder control, numbness affecting one or both legs, pain that has extended from the back into the abdomen, and loss of consciousness, as these symptoms indicate problems with the spine, nerves, and blood vessels which can cause lasting damage to the body.

Pain management doctors are doctors who have chosen to specialize in conditions that cause pain, and because of this, they will have a deep understanding of how certain conditions or injuries can lead to symptoms and the best methods to eliminate or manage the pain a patient is experiencing. Since your pain will be unique to you they will make a treatment plan after diagnosing the cause, that can be amended as needed based on your results, to manage the pain. Some methods that pain management doctors will use for back pain include nerve-blocking injections, epidural steroid injections, spinal cord stimulation, radiofrequency ablation, and in some rare cases they may also use implantable opioid infusion pumps. They may also recommend the use of therapies along with medical interventions such as massage therapy, physiotherapy, or chiropractic care based on your situation and the type of injury or condition that you have been diagnosed with. Contact us for more information or schedule an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 1 Layfair Drive, Suite 400 Flowood, MS 39232. We serve patients from Flowood MS, Richland MS, Ridgeland MS, Langford MS, Brandon MS, Jackson MS, Pearl MS, and surrounding areas.