Discover Relief from Persistent Back Pain
Are you struggling with persistent back pain that disrupts your daily life? Whether it's a chronic ache, sharp localized pain after heavy lifting, or discomfort radiating from your lower back to your legs, back pain can be debilitating. At Siliguri Pain Clinic, we specialize in advanced, non-surgical pain management techniques to help you find relief and regain your quality of life. Learn more about our innovative treatments and how we can help you live pain-free.
Explore the article below to identify the root cause of your back pain and discover tailored solutions for relief.
Symptoms of Back Pain
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Continuous discomfort or stiffness spanning the entire length of your spine, from the nape of your neck to the tailbone.
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Intense, pinpointed pain in the neck, upper back, or lower back, particularly following heavy lifting or engaging in strenuous activities.
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Back discomfort that spreads from the lower back to the buttocks, coursing down the back of the thigh and into the calf and toes.
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Chronic ache in the middle or lower back, especially after sitting or standing for extended periods.
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Difficulty maintaining an upright posture due to pain or muscle spasms in the lower back.
Causees of Back Pain
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Mechanical Problems : Back pain may result from mechanical issues like disc degeneration, where discs lose cushioning ability, and facet joint wear. Muscle spasms, tension, and ruptured discs can also contribute.
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Injuries : Spine injuries like sprains and fractures can cause short-lived or chronic back pain. Sprains result from ligament tears due to improper lifting or twisting, while fractured vertebrae often stem from osteoporosis. Severe injuries from accidents or falls are less common causes of back pain.
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Acquired Conditions and Diseases : Medical conditions contributing to back pain include scoliosis, spondylolisthesis, various arthritis forms, and spinal stenosis. Osteoporosis heightens fracture risk. Pregnancy, kidney issues, endometriosis, and fibromyalgia can also be factors.
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Infections and Tumors : Infections like osteomyelitis affecting vertebrae or discitis impacting spinal discs, though uncommon, can cause back pain. Tumors, while relatively rare, can also be a source of discomfort, either originating in the back or spreading from other areas of the body.
Sciatic Pain
What is Sciatic Pain Or Sciatica?
Sciatic pain occurs when a nerve from the spinal cord is pressed or irritated by a prolapsed disc, causing pain along the nerve's path. This pain can extend from the back down to the calf or foot. Sciatic pain, often more severe than back pain, commonly results from a prolapsed disc affecting the sciatic nerve, a large nerve originating from the lower back and extending down the buttock and leg.
Treatment
Treatment Of Back Pain And Sciatic Pain
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Spinal Injections : Spinal injections target nerve root openings, reducing inflammation and alleviating pain, tingling, numbness, and other symptoms associated with spinal nerve irritation or swelling.
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Spinal Cord Stimulation : Spinal cord stimulation delivers low-level electrical signals to the spinal cord or nerves, blocking pain signals from reaching the brain, recommended when other treatments fail or surgery isn't an option.
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Radiofrequency ablation : Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) reduces pain by heating a small area of nerve tissue with electrical current, effectively diminishing pain signals. It's a safe, effective, and well-tolerated procedure, particularly beneficial for chronic low-back pain management.
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Ozone Discectomy (Ozonucleolysis ) : Ozone discectomy, or ozonucleolysis, involves injecting an ozone-oxygen mixture into the disc to treat back and leg pain caused by disc prolapse, with numerous international studies validating its efficacy and superiority over traditional disc surgery.
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Surgery : Back surgery is often a last resort for chronic back pain sufferers after exhausting all other treatment options, yet it doesn't guarantee significant improvement for everyone and entails potential serious risks, making it a difficult choice for many.