Chronic Back Pain

Any pain is challenging to deal with, but chronic back pain is more than just a nuisance. Back pain can range in severity from an acute, dull ache to a chronic constant or sudden sharp and shooting pain. The onset can be sudden, resulting from lifting a heavy object or from an automobile accident. Low back pain can also develop over time as we age from the natural wear and tear that our bodies endure during our active physical daily lives.

When low back pain is a persistent lingering symptom or side effect, it may indicate an underlying spinal condition. Often, this symptom can be linked to an identifiable cause such as herniated discs or spinal stenosis. Patients suffering from chronic pain are recommended to seek a spine surgeon’s opinion for further evaluation and treatment.

The doctors at DISC first strive to accurately diagnose the cause of your chronic back pain and other spinal symptoms. Using a proprietary diagnostic technique called Personalized Pain Mapping, we can find the specific pain generator and begin to work with you to create a unique treatment plan.

DISC is known as a leader in minimally invasive spine care and surgical techniques. We are your one-stop shop for all types of spinal disorders. Once one of our board-certified orthopedic surgeons provides you with an accurate diagnosis, we then determine what type of customized treatment is needed. For some patients, non-surgical interventions such as medication or therapeutic pain injections are sufficient to treat the source of your pain.

If your condition continues to worsen, this may warrant a surgical solution. We are leaders in minimally invasive spine surgery. In fact, the DISC team is comprised of innovators in an endoscopic spine surgery technique that utilizes the Selective Endoscopic Discectomy™ (SED™) instrumentation which allows for quicker recovery times. Our goal is to find an effective solution for your lifestyle and help you fully understand your treatment process.