Conditions that May Cause Back Pain
Back pain is not itself a condition, but rather a symptom. George J. Arcos specializes in identifying the source of your discomfort and implementing a solution for your condition. Some conditions commonly treated may include the following:
Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS): Though surgical intervention can often resolve back pain; it is not always effective. FBSS describes pain that appears, returns, or persists after unsuccessful surgery.
Lumbar Herniated Disc: Occasionally, a spinal disc may also herniate, or tear. This allows the soft nucleus to leak out through the rupture, pinching the nerves around it.
Lumbar Radiculopathy: This term refers to nerves that become pinched or compressed due to stenosis, a bone spur, or disc herniation.
Lumbar Spine Degenerative Joint Disease: Also known as osteoarthritis, this condition occurs when cartilage breaks down and can no longer protect a joint.
Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease: This age-related condition is caused by the gradual breakdown of spinal discs, resulting in stiffness and pinched nerves.
Lumbar Sprain: Your spine’s mobility is made possible by a collection of ligaments that hold vertebrae together. When one of these ligaments stretches or tears, it causes a condition called a sprain.
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome: This refers to back pain that returns or persists after a laminectomy, which is a surgery designed to reduce pressure on spinal nerves.
Spinal Stenosis: Aging, injuries, and previous procedures can cause the space within your spinal canal to narrow. This may make walking painful.
How Interventional Pain Physicians Can Help
Millions of Americans struggle with back pain every year, and high-quality, comprehensive treatment is essential to relieve their discomfort and restore their quality of life. George J. Arcos brings more than 30 years of experience in minimally invasive treatments for back pain, ensuring patients get the advanced care they deserve.
Over the last ten years there has been a tremendous increase in new minimally invasive options for the treatment of spine pain. Some of these options include:
Endoscopic decompression for disc herniation
Minimally invasive treatments for spinal stenosis; Veriflex, MILD, MinuteMan
Spinal cord stimulators; peripheral stimulators
Minimally invasive spine fusion
Transforaminal, interlaminar, or caudal steroid injections
SI Joint Fusion
And more…
George J. Arcos is known for his compassionate bedside manner, helping patients feel at ease while undergoing treatments. He focuses on the individual and will help you understand your condition and the treatments available. With advanced diagnostic methods and your feedback, we’ll develop and implement a personalized treatment plan that addresses your unique needs. This commitment to patient-focused care helps you feel at ease with the process and delivers a higher standard of treatment.