Solve Your Lower Back Pain at Dignity Health

Lower back pain is discomfort that affects your lumbar spine — an area that supports much of your upper body weight. Low back pain can be mild or severe and short-lived or long-lasting. It may be constant or on-and-off over time. Either way, low back pain can interrupt your daily activities. Although most adults experience low back pain at some point in their lives, most episodes go away on their own and are not a sign of a more serious medical problem.

If your back pain continues to disrupt your everyday life, then you may need more concentrated treatment. At Dignity Health, we offer many treatment options for patients with back pain in Arizona. Our team of orthopedic experts has years of experience treating patients with a range of bone, joint and muscle conditions. Find a Doctor or call (877) 602-4111 to discover the key to solving your lower back pain.

Symptoms of Low Back Pain

Signs and symptoms of low back pain include sharp, stabbing, dull, achy, or cramping pain. The pain can start slowly or come on quickly. Regardless of the type of pain, most people find relief by lying down or reclining.

Causes of Lower Back Pain

Low back pain can be caused by a number of things. Over-activity is one of the most common causes. If you overuse your low back muscles, they become sore and achy. This type of pain usually goes away within a few days.

Other causes include spinal arthritis, spinal stenosis, narrowing of the spinal canal, and degenerated, ruptured, or herniated discs. Scoliosis can also cause low back pain.

Treating Lower Back Pain in Arizona

Treatment options for lower back pain will depend on the cause and your risk factors for back and spine problems. The goals of our orthopedic care at Dignity Health will be to relieve your pain and prevent future problems, while allowing you to return to the activities you love. 

If your pain doesn’t get better in a few weeks, then over-the-counter, anti-inflammatory medicines, stretching, hot and cold therapy, and massage can help ease your recovery. For severe or persistent low back pain, your doctor may prescribe stronger pain medicines, physical therapy, or a back brace. Generally, back surgery is the last option after trying nonsurgical treatment for six to 12 months.

The orthopedic experts at Dignity Health use the most advanced and innovative techniques to get you back on your feet. We also offer a range of joint pain treatments.

Dignity Health offers effective treatment for patients with lower back pain in Arizona.