Spine-Related Pain Conditions

Spine-related pain conditions often significantly impair daily function and can quickly decimate quality of life. Our team of highly specialized physicians leverage pivotal technology and evidence-based practices to restore mobility, alleviate pain, and help people with these painful conditions reclaim their wellness. 

Common Spine-Related Pain Conditions

The spine, a complex network of bones, discs, nerves, and ligaments, is highly susceptible to a variety of conditions that can cause chronic pain. At The Pain Free Institute at Miracle Mile Medical Group, we offer a holistic approach to diagnosing and treating a wide spectrum of spine-related disorders:

Herniated Disc (Slipped, Bulging, or Ruptured Disc)

A herniated disc occurs when the soft inner core of an intervertebral disc protrudes through the outer layer, potentially compressing nearby nerves. A slipped, bulging, or ruptured disc can cause localized back pain, radiating pain, numbness, or weakness.

Degenerative Disc Disease

Degenerative disc disease is a natural age-related condition that causes the intervertebral discs to lose hydration and elasticity, resulting in pain, stiffness, and reduced spinal stability. Degenerative disc disease is commonly treated with facet joint injections, physical therapy, and surgery in more severe cases. 

Spinal Stenosis (Narrowing of the Spinal Canal)

In individuals with spinal stenosis, the spinal canal becomes more narrow over time, which can compress the spinal cord and nerves, and in turn cause pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness, particularly in the legs.

Facet Joint Syndrome

When facet joints, located between the vertebrae of the spine, become inflamed or damaged, they can trigger localized back pain that may radiate downward into the buttocks or thighs. This condition is called facet joint syndrome and is most often treated with injections, radiofrequency ablations (RFA), and spinal cord stimulation (SCS). 

Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Dysfunction

The SI joints that connect the spine to the pelvis can become inflamed or unstable, causing lower back pain that may radiate to the buttocks, groin, or legs. SI joint dysfunction is frequently treated with physical therapy, medication, RFA, and SI joint injections.

Radiculopathy (Pinched Nerve, Sciatica, Cervical or Lumbar)

When a nerve root in the spine is compressed or irritated, it can trigger radiating pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness along the nerve pathway. This is a highly uncomfortable condition called radiculopathy. Sciatica is a common form of radiculopathy that affects the sciatic nerve.

Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar Pain

Pain can arise in any region of the spine, including the cervical (neck), thoracic (mid-back), and lumbar (lower back) areas. The causes of pain vary from person to person and may include muscle strain, ligament sprains, disc herniation, or degenerative changes.

Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS)

FBSS, aka failed back surgery syndrome, refers to persistent or recurring pain after major spinal surgery. FBSS can manifest itself for various reasons, including scar tissue formation, nerve damage, and inadequate surgical decompression.

Diagnosis and Treatment: What to Expect

The first step to diagnosis is a thorough clinical evaluation to identify the precise cause of your spine-related pain. Based on the diagnostic findings, a personalized treatment plan is developed, which may include one or more of the following:

• Physical therapy
• Medication management
• Lifestyle modifications
• Non-invasive interventional procedures (epidural steroid injections, RFA, etc)
• Surgical intervention

Spinal Pain Management: Restoring Mobility and Comfort

At The Pain Free Institute at Miracle Mile Medical Group, we expertly tailor personal pain management plans to offer healing for those suffering with spine pain.

If you are experiencing spine-related pain, we schedule a consultation with us today to discuss your options.

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