Back pain is a common problem across a large part of the population, affecting up to 90% of Americans at some point in their life, according to the American Chiropractic Association. Pain in the lower back is not a specific disease; but, it is a symptom that may result from a variety of back problems. The pain is usually caused by one of the following:
Some common treatments for back pain include:
The causes of back pain are usually physical, and a excellent physical medicine and rehabilitation doctor (also known as a physiatrist) can help to properly diagnose your problem and prescribe a treatment plot that will get rid of your pain quick. If the pain spreads down your leg or is accompanied by tingling, numbness, or weakness, it is urgent that you see a physiatrist immediately.
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At NY Rehab, Pain Management & Medical Services, P.C. doctors of physiatry, neurology, internal medicine, and neurosurgery oversee chiropractic care, physical therapy, massage therapy, and spinal decompression. They treat back pain, neck pain, joint pains, fibromyalgia, headaches and other conditions. For more information, visit their website at http://www.NYRehab.com or call them at 1- 888-851-4878.
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