Back Pain Treatment

Covenant Spine & Neurology provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment for back pain throughout the Piedmont Triad metropolitan area. Our team focuses on identifying the underlying cause of your pain and creating a personalized plan to restore comfort, mobility, and quality of life.

Understanding Back Pain

Back pain ranges from occasional soreness to persistent, disabling symptoms that interfere with daily activities. It may stem from muscle strain, disc problems, spinal narrowing, age-related changes, posture issues, or injuries. Accurate diagnosis is key to selecting the right treatment.

Common Symptoms

  • Persistent dull ache or sharp, stabbing pain

  • Stiffness and reduced range of motion

  • Radiating pain down the leg (sciatica)

  • Muscle spasms and cramping

  • Numbness, tingling, or weakness in the legs or feet

Common Causes

  • Herniated or bulging discs causing nerve pressure

  • Spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal)

  • Muscle strains or ligament sprains from overuse or sudden movement

  • Osteoarthritis and other degenerative changes

  • Acute injuries from accidents, falls, or sports

Diagnosis

Evaluation typically includes a medical history review and physical examination to assess mobility, strength, reflexes, and nerve function. When needed, imaging such as X-ray, MRI, or CT helps identify disc issues, arthritis, or nerve compression. Electrodiagnostic testing may be used to assess nerve irritation.

Treatment Options

Non-surgical Care

  • Physical therapy and targeted exercises to strengthen core and back support

  • Pain management strategies, including anti-inflammatory medications or muscle relaxants as appropriate

  • Chiropractic or manual therapy when indicated

  • Epidural steroid injections to reduce inflammation around irritated nerves

  • Activity modification, ergonomic coaching, and posture training

Minimally Invasive and Surgical Options

  • Minimally invasive procedures such as microdiscectomy or decompression to relieve nerve pressure

  • Spinal fusion in select cases to stabilize painful motion segments

  • Image-guided interventions based on your diagnosis and goals

When to Seek Care Urgently

Seek immediate medical attention for severe or worsening weakness, loss of bowel or bladder control, fever with back pain, recent significant trauma, or numbness in the saddle area.

Prevention and Self-Care

Regular low-impact exercise, core strengthening, healthy weight maintenance, proper lifting technique, and ergonomic work setups can reduce strain on the spine and help prevent flare-ups. Consistency with home exercises supports long-term results.

Schedule a Consultation

If back pain is limiting your daily life, Covenant Spine & Neurology can help. Contact us to schedule a consultation and receive a personalized treatment plan designed to relieve pain and support lasting spinal health.

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For more information or to schedule an appointment call us at 336-761-4020.

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