Back Pain

PERSONAL INJURY CARE

Mid and Low Back Pain Management

An estimated 8% of all adults in the United States suffer from persistent or chronic back pain. Many of those back pain sufferers live right here in Georgia. Mid back pain and low back pain have many potential causes ranging from repetitive stress and work injuries to car accident injuries and herniated discs.

Whatever the source of your back pain, the team at Atlas Spine Specialist can help. We utilize fluoroscopy-guided injections to deliver targeted pain relief to the specific nerves causing pain. Our team can also provide alternative therapies such as electrical stimulation or orthosis devices to help manage pain and improve stability and range of motion.

Accuracy is hugely important with any pain management injection. The skill of your pain management doctor could be the difference between an ineffective treatment and months of pain relief.

Will You Need Multiple Injections for Your Back Pain?

Most patients do require multiple injections for mid or low back pain management. However, 60 to 70% of patients will have significantly reduced pain after their first injection. Epidural corticosteroid shots last an average of three months, although duration is highly dependent on the patient and the source and level of their pain. Some patients may only experience one to two months of relief, while others might experience six months of relief or more.

Epidural injections are often prescribed as just part of your greater treatment plan. Your pain management injections might be combined with physical therapy or electrical stimulation therapy to strengthen your back.

Can I Get a Shot for Back Pain Instead of Surgery?

Many patients with back pain prefer treatment strategies that don’t involve surgery. Invasive surgeries carry many risks and have sometimes long recovery periods. There is little to no downtime after receiving an injection for back pain, and risks of complications are very low.

Some patients do benefit from surgery, but others may just need temporary pain relief while undergoing alternative treatments. Back pain management techniques offered by Atlas Spine Specialist often represent an ideal solution for those patients.

Electrical Stimulation Therapy for Back Pain

Electrical stimulation therapy, or electrotherapy, involves sending electrical pulses into the part of your back that’s experiencing pain. Electric stimulation can help block pain transmissions from the offending nerves, strengthen back muscles and release endorphins.

Electrical stimulation therapy may not be right for every patient. Talk to your pain management doctor at Atlas Spine & Rehab for more information.