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Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain is not the same for everyone. Whether you experience constant or sporadic occurrences of lower back pain, it's crucial not to ignore these symptoms. The experts at Comprehensive Pain Management will complete a thorough examination in order to pinpoint the cause of your lower back pain.
Comprehensive Pain Management specialists may recommend Discography. Discography helps our physicians plan a course of treatment for those suffering with lower back pain. While there are many causes for lower back pain, Discography is a diagnostic procedure used to determine if lower back pain is caused by one or more vertebral discs. The procedure involves pressurizing discs with an injection of sterile liquid to induce pain in the affected discs.
How Vertebral Discs Can Cause Lower Back Pain
Vertebral discs are the spinal column's shock absorbers. The discs cushion the vertebral bones and allow the spine to twist and bend. Vertebral discs are composed of two main parts, a soft inner nucleus (nucleus pulposis) and a tough, fibrous outer wall (annulus fibrosis).
1. Disc Wall Weakens
Vertebral discs can be damaged by the normal wear of aging or by traumatic injury. Problems often begin when fibers in the outer wall crack and weaken. Radial tears form in and around sensitive nerve fibers in the disc wall.
2. Nucleus Pushes Through Disc Wall
The disc's soft nucleus pushes through to the outer edge of the disc wall. This causes local back pain at the disc level.
3. Rupture Presses Against Nerve Roots
As the herniation pushes out of the disc wall, disc material may press against the large nerve roots. This can result in pain radiating down one or both legs.
Whether lower back pain is caused by vertebral discs in your case or not, the specialists at Comprehensive Pain Management can assist you. To learn more about lower back pain treatments with Comprehensive Pain Management or to schedule an appointment, please call 770-810-2805 or email us at info@paincenterpc.com.
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