What To Do When Your Back Will Not Stop Hurting?
Category: Back Pain | Author: Stefano Sinicropi
Back pain is an unfortunate reality for far too many Americans. For some people, back pain seems to come and go in waves, while for others, discomfort is chronic and intense. No matter how your back pain presents, it’s important to realize that it’s not normal for your back to hurt indefinitely. You need to make some adjustments, because it’s clear that your discomfort will not go away on its own. With that in mind, we wanted to share some tips for what you should do when your back simply won’t stop hurting.
My Back Hurts Constantly
Chronic back pain affects millions of Americans, but it’s what you do in the wake of this discomfort that sets you up for how you feel tomorrow and in the future. And while there is no one-size-fits-all solution for spine pain, patients oftentimes find relief by starting treatment down a similar path and then finding the exact right treatment that works for them.
That begins with a consultation with a spine specialist. Even if you’ve already had an appointment with your primary care physician to examine your back, it’s imperative that you seek out a specialist. Chronic back pain suggests that there is a real issue at play that requires more than rest and watchful waiting. Not only will a specialist be able to provide a comprehensive diagnosis, but they’ll be able to set you up with this individualized care plan.
That’s something that Dr. Sinicropi and his team have been doing this for years, and he’d be glad to do the same for you. Oftentimes treatment really boils down to understanding the true nature of your injury and developing a plan that’s tailored to your unique needs. In many instances, this involves a combination or individualized physical therapy exercises, posture corrections, anti-inflammatory medications, dietary changes, heat/ice therapy or manual therapy techniques. Used in combination with another over the course of a few weeks, and many patients find that their back pain is lessened or eliminated.
Of course, if back pain has become chronic, it’s certainly possible that you’ll need some more hands-on treatment in order to bring it to an end, and again, that’s why it’s helpful to connect with a specialist. Instead of referring you to another clinic, Dr. Sinicropi can provide these treatments. Whether it be a corticosteroid injection, prescribing stronger muscle relaxers or moving forward with a minimally invasive surgery, we can help provide the basis for healing.
Our care doesn’t stop after the operation is over, either. We make it a point to ensure every patient understands the next steps in their rehabilitation so that they can make the strongest recovery possible. Oftentimes that means following many of the conservative care techniques we outlined above, but just know that we’ll be with you every step of the way until you’ve reached maximum recovery.
Minnesota Spine Surgeon
It won’t always be easy, but the alternative is chronic back pain, so it’s worth it to seek out professional treatment. You don’t need to let back pain dictate your life, no matter your age, so prioritize your health and see what a spine specialist like Dr. Sinicropi can do for you. For more information, or to set up an initial consultation to get a better understanding of what’s going on with your back, reach out to our office today at (651) 430-3800.
