Carolina Back Institute is the region's premiere center for non-surgical spine and joint care. We treat chronic and acute pain of the back, neck, and extremities. We have locations in Raleigh & Cary.
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I am 49 years old and employed full time in healthcare. I have been trying to get help for lower back pain that was preventing mefrom getting more than 4-5 hours of sleep a night for over a year. I had tried medications, exercises, chiropractic manipulations, and spinal decompression without much improvement. I am very glad I called CAROLINA...
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Many people struggle with lower back pain around the world. Your lower back not only holds a lot of tension, but it also carries a lot of your upper torso weight. To add to the pain, most office chairs aren't designed to support a healthy posture and can add to your lower back pain.
In this video, a fitness instructor from Australia demonstrates how to perform some simple stretches that target your lower back. These stretches, when performed in conjunction with lower back exercises, can help reduce lower back pain. Remember to always speak with a doctor before beginning a new exercise routine. For more tips and treatment options for lower back pain, call Carolina Back Institute at (919) 781-9950.
Working with a specialist to treat your back pain is the safest way to find relief without relying on heavy medication or surgery. Read about some minimally-invasive back pain treatments with the links listed below:
To learn more about what you can do to find relief from back pain, visit Carolina Back Institute. Schedule a consultation in one of our conveniently located treatment centers in Raleigh and Cary by visiting our website or calling (919) 781-9950.
Finding the right solution for your back pain may require several treatments that can offer distinct benefits. By working through different therapies, from the least invasive to those with more side effects, you can find the solution that will offer optimal benefits without a high risk. Steroid injections are typically reserved as a later treatment because steroids can have undesirable effects on the tissues of the spine when used for an extended period.
When does pain outweigh side effects?
Your doctor will discuss all the benefits and risks of epidural steroid injections before beginning this type of treatment. Typically, those patients who do choose to get these injections are those who are suffering from chronic pain that has not been relieved by other, less risky treatments. The intervals between injections are highly regulated so that adverse effects on the body are limited. Most patients do find relief from steroid injections since they do reduce inflammation which irritates the nerves of the back. Still, it is important to remember that relief is only temporary, and the treatment is best used in conjunction with longer-term solutions.
Therapies that may accompany steroid injections
Ideally, back pain treatment should address pain immediately and work to prevent problems in the future. Therefore, steroid injections may simply be used to provide temporary pain relief while you work through physical therapy, chiropractic adjustments, or biofeedback. The injections will bring pain to a tolerable level while you rebuild the structures of the spine for relief that lasts for years instead of weeks.
Get comprehensive treatment for your back and joint pain with the specialists at Carolina Back Institute. We have locations in Raleigh and Cary that offer a wide range of non-surgical spine treatments to address your needs. Start planning your treatment with us on our website or by calling (919) 781-9950.
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