Back Pain Treatments

If you have back pain, you may wonder what back pain treatments are available. To treat your pain, you may need medication, physical therapy, chiropractic care, or a combination of these treatment options. The medical professionals at Jersey Premier Pain can evaluate your symptoms and customize a treatment plan for your back pain to fit your needs.

Treatment for Back Pain Near Me

If you are in Jersey City or the surrounding area, Jersey Premier Pain should be your first choice for treatment for back pain. Our medical providers understand that everyone experiences pain differently, and we want to help alleviate your pain. Our focus is restoring your health and well-being. You can expect the same comprehensive, compassionate care we provide to each of our patients. Your personalized treatment plan may include:

• Medication – Our physicians will evaluate your symptoms to prescribe a safe and effective medication protocol. Depending on the extent of your pain, we may recommend over-the-counter pain relievers, anti-inflammatory drugs, muscle relaxants, or injections.
• Chiropractic care – Chiropractic medicine focuses on finding solutions to decrease tension in the spine. A chiropractor will work to heal your chronic pain.
• Physical therapy – An acute back injury may require physical therapy so you can regain the strength of your back. Physical therapy helps alleviate the source of your back pain. It can help strengthen the muscles that support the back to improve mobility and posture.
• Massage therapy – We may recommend massage therapy to relieve lower or upper back tension.

If these treatment options are not effective, surgery for your back pain may be necessary. Surgery can be helpful for people with herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and spondylolisthesis. While not everyone will be a candidate for surgery, we may refer you to a surgeon to further evaluate your pain and medical history and determine whether surgery is right for you.

Why Take a Blood Test for Back Pain?

While symptoms of back pain are apparent to the patients, diagnosing the cause of the back pain can be challenging for doctors. Although blood tests are not typically used when treating back pain, a test may be necessary to identify an infection or inflammatory medical disorder.

Some of the common blood tests used for back pain include:

• Complete Blood Count (CBC) – This test may reveal infections or inflammation.
• Erythrocyte sedimentation (Sed Rate) – If the Sed Rate indicates inflammation, the underlying cause could be a form of arthritis or possibly a tumor (though rare).
• C-reactive protein (CRP) – This is another blood test used to measure inflammation that may indicate an infection or arthritis.

Lower Back Pain Exercise

Living with back pain is physically challenging and can also take a mental toll if you struggle to find relief. As your medical providers, we may recommend lower back exercises for you to do at home. By gradually adding exercises into your daily routine and keeping us apprised of your progress, we can tailor a home exercise program to fit your changing needs. In addition to the activities you should do, we may advise against certain activities or ask you to avoid specific exercises.

By using the right combination of exercises, you may be able to alleviate or prevent back pain. As part of your treatment plan, we may recommend that you:

• Perform regular, approved exercises to strengthen your back
• Work to increase balance to decrease your risk of falling and exacerbating your back pain
• Try yoga or tai chi as alternative options for daily movement

You should keep your doctor advised of how you tolerate the exercises. Although getting movement and strength back is essential, stop the exercises and talk to your doctor If they worsen your back pain or cause new pain. Your doctor or physical therapist can suggest alternative exercises and show you how to incorporate rest days to support your back pain treatments.

Call Jersey Premier Pain Today

At Jersey Premier Pain, we know debilitating back pain can affect your daily life. You may experience sharp shooting pains, or your pain could be subtle and chronic. Regardless of how severe your pain is, we are committed to helping relieve it. Our mission is to continue to be the first choice in Jersey City for back pain care and management because of the quality of our work.

Our team strives to develop customized treatment plans for each patient. When you seek care from Jersey Premier Pain, your back pain will be addressed with a holistic approach. By thoroughly evaluating your pain and specific needs, we will craft the best treatment program for you. Call today at 201-386-8800 or contact us online to learn more about the exceptional care you can expect to receive to help with your back pain.