Get Life-changing Relief from Chronic Back Pain
What is Chronic Back Pain?
Do you ever say to yourself, “Will this back pain ever go away so I can get back to being me again?”
If you suffer with back pain, you are among many others who have probably thought the same thing. It can affect every aspect of daily living – sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting, etc. Back pain is the leading reason why individuals see a physician or stay home from work or school. The physicians at Innovative Pain & Spine Specialists in Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska specialize in diagnosing and treating chronic back pain.
Back pain can vary in intensity and frequency, from a continuous aching feeling to a sudden, stabbing pain. Back pain can occur for many reasons, such as a physical injury to the back, doing work that is strenuous on the back, lifting heavy objects incorrectly, or not warming up before an intense workout. It can also develop as you age. It’s important to know what to do if you have back pain, and when to seek medical advice.
There are two types of back pain: acute and chronic. Acute back pain typically lasts a few days to a few weeks and gets better with proper home care. Chronic back pain, however, is pain that lasts three months or longer.
Approximately 20 percent of people living with back pain develop chronic back pain. Seeking medical attention for chronic back pain can help to minimize further damage and reduce the incidence of living with back pain for the rest of your life.
Diagnosing and Treating Back Pain
The back consists of the spine, muscles, intervertebral discs, and nerves that work together as you move. Chronic back pain needs to be pinpointed at the source of pain in order to effectively treat it. Some causes of chronic back pain include:
- Sprains or Strains
- Traumatic Injury
- Disc Degeneration
- Arthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Spinal Cord Problems
- Nerve Compression
Patients at Innovative Pain & Spine receive a comprehensive evaluation as the first step toward diagnosing their chronic back pain. Our team of pain medicine specialists understands that the treatment of pain encompasses a broad spectrum of acute and chronic pain conditions. Using a multidisciplinary approach to care, our team takes into consideration the best treatment options to relieve chronic back pain which may include interventional treatments, medical management, rehabilitation, other complementary therapies, or a combination of these treatments, to give patients the greatest outcomes for recovery.
Trust Your Care to an Experienced Pain Medicine Team
Chronic back pain can last months, and even years, and may require interventional treatments that a pain medicine specialist is trained to perform. An important consideration when looking for a provider who specializes in pain medicine is to find someone who has the training and experience to help you with your pain issue. You also want someone you feel comfortable with and can trust.
At Innovative Pain & Spine, our team of board-certified physicians are experienced in treating individuals suffering from chronic back pain.
Thomas Brooks, MD
is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology and the American Board of Pain Medicine. Dr. Brooks is located in the Omaha office.
Kelly Zach, MD
is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology, the American Board of Pain Medicine, and has completed an Interventional Pain Management Fellowship. Dr. Zach is located in the Lincoln office.
Phillip Essay, MD
is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology, the American Board of Pain Medicine, and the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners. Dr. Essay is located in the Lincoln office.
These experienced physicians have years of treating patients in all aspects of pain management, including treatment options like nerve blocks, injections, radiofrequency ablation, oral medications, and implantable devices (stimulators) to treat chronic back pain.
Trusting in the care you receive is important in developing your treatment plan and recovery. At Innovative Pain & Spine, we take the time to understand your medical history and what led to your chronic back pain. Together, we work with you to create an individualized treatment plan to relieve the back pain with the primary goal of getting you back to enjoying life again.
Make an Appointment
If you have chronic back pain and are ready to start living again, call Innovative Pain & Spine Specialists in Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska at 402-413-5010 and schedule an appointment with Dr. Thomas Brooks, Dr. Kelly Zach, or Dr. Phillip Essay today.
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