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Conditions Treated at Georgia Spine & Orthopedics

Low-Back
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Low-Back

Low-Back

Low-Back (Lumbar)

Low back pain (LBP) is a common disorder involving the muscles, nerves, and bones of the lower back. Almost everyone has it at some point in their life, about 80 percent of adults experience low back pain at some point in their lifetimes. This region supports most of the upper body’s weight. Pain here can range from intense sharp shooting pains to dull aching pains. Fortunately, low back pain often gets better on its own. When it doesn’t there are effective treatments.

Causes of Low Back Pain

  • Disc Degeneration. Although some discs in the spine deteriorate naturally with age, this process can happen abnormally quickly in some patients.
  • Strained Ligaments or Muscle Tissues. When you improperly lift heavy objects, twist your back or overstretch, you risk marring ligaments and muscle tissue. While these may sound like mild injuries, they can be surprisingly debilitating and long-lasting if ignored or not taken care of properly.
  • Herniated or Ruptured Discs. When a disc in the lumbar region becomes herniated, its inner, liquid-like layer seeps through its hard casing by way of a break. As this extra matter leaks into the affected area, nerves are pinched and pain occurs. When a disc is ruptured it is no longer able to properly cushion and stabilize the spine, causing pain as muscles and ligaments overcompensate.
  • Traumatic Injury. Car accidents, falls and other dramatic incidents can cause vertebral fractures, herniated discs and nerve damage. Even after the majority of injuries have healed, lower back pain may persist.
  • Spinal Stenosis. This can occur when the spinal column narrows, placing pressure on the spinal cord and nerves. This issue can lead to pain, numbness, leg weakness and sensory loss, and runs the risk of becoming a very serious condition if not treated right away.
  • Skeletal Irregularities. Congenital anomalies of the spine can cause lower back pain as they upset weight distribution and strain tissues, ligaments and nerves.
  • Radiculopathy. Radiculopathy describes the pain that results when nerve roots near the spine are strained, injured or inflamed. Numbness and radiating tingling may also occur. Sciatica is a form of radiculopathy, which can cause sharp and burning lower back pain, stemming into the buttocks and down one leg.
  • Osteoporosis. This condition causes brittle, weak bones, which are more susceptible to painful fractures and inefficient weight distribution.
  • Arthritis. Inflammatory diseases like arthritis, an irritation of the vertebrae, can cause stubborn low back pain.
  • Fibromyalgia. This chronic pain syndrome involves general muscle pain and fatigue, which can translate into lower back discomfort.

Symptoms of Low Back Pain

  • Achy, dull pain
  • Muscle spasms
  • Soreness upon touch
  • Pain that moves down one leg or to the groin, buttock or upper thigh
  • Stiffness and difficulty moving
  • Trouble sleeping
  • Tingling or “pins-and-needles” sensations
  • Numbness
  • Weakness
Mid-Back

Mid-Back

Mid Back (Thoracic)

The term middle back pain describes any pain or discomfort felt in the middle back region, also known as the thoracic spine. Middle back pain can be acute or chronic; the levels and types of pain experienced depend almost completely upon the cause and severity of the underlying issue. With an accurate diagnosis, there are many treatment options available for middle back pain.

Causes of Mid Back Pain

  • Aging. As you age, your risk increases for spinal conditions.
  • Strained or Irritated Muscles. When lifting heavy objects improperly or repeatedly performing the same motion can aggravate muscle tissue. Your mid back can become sore and irritated.
  • Injured Discs. Discs that lie between your spine’s vertebrae act as cushions. When discs are injured, it places strain on surrounding nerves, ligaments and tissues. Discomfort and debilitating pain results when a disc becomes injured.
  • Fractured Vertebrae. High impact accidents, such as car accidents or violent falls, as well as extreme spinal deterioration over time, can lead to a vertebral facture.
  • Osteoporosis. Osteoporosis happen when new bone is not created quickly enough to replace old bone, resulting in frail, brittle bones. This can make the spinal column vulnerable to pain with breaks, strains and shifts.

Symptoms of Mid Back Pain

  • Stiffness and tightness, especially in the morning
  • Muscle spasms
  • Tenderness
  • Numbness
  • Shooting pain
  • Bad posture
  • Weakness
  • Shoulder, neck or hip pain
  • Sleeping problems
  • Headache
  • Fatigue
Neck

Neck

Neck (Cervical)

The chances are great that at one point in your life you will experience some degree of neck pain. Your cervical spine (neck) is made up of vertebrae, tendons, ligaments, and muscles that support your head and allow motion. Any abnormalities, inflammation, or injury can cause neck pain or stiffness. In most cases, neck pain is usually acute, can be addressed with non surgical treatments and heals in a relatively short time. However, in some instances neck pain may be chronic and indicates a problem that may require more detailed treatment.

Causes of Neck Pain

  • Muscle Tension and Strain. Activities or behaviors such as poor posture, working at a desk for too long without changing position, sleeping in a bad position, jerking neck during exercise can cause strains or muscle tension.
  • Injury. The neck is vulnerable to injury especially in falls, car accidents and sports. Neck strain can be brought on by an abrupt movement by the neck, such as whiplash.
  • Nerve Compression. Discs that are pushed out of position (herniated disc) in the bones of your neck can press on the nerves branching out from the spinal cord.
  • Conditions. Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia, can cause neck pain.

Symptoms of Neck Pain

The possible symptoms below can be exhibited directly after the injury or may be delayed for several days.

  • Neck stiffness
  • Muscle tightness
  • Spasms
  • Headaches
  • Dizziness
  • Abnormal sensations
    • Burning
    • Prickling
    • Shoulder pain
    • Back pain
  • Memory loss
  • Concentration impairment
  • Nervousness/irritability
  • Sleep disturbances
  • Fatigue
  • Depression

  • Ankylosing spondylitis
  • Annular Disc Tear
  • Arthritis
  • Athletic Injuries
  • Bone Spurs
  • Bursitis
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Disc Herniation
  • Facet Syndrome
  • Failed Spine Surgery
  • Flat Back Syndrome
  • Headaches
  • Kyphosis
  • Meralgia
  • Myelopathy
  • Myofascial Pain
  • Osteoporosis
  • Pinched Nerve
  • Piriformis Syndrome
  • Pseudarthrosis
  • Radiculopathy
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Sacroiliac Joint Pain
  • Spondylosis
  • Spondylolysis
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Spinal Tumors
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spinal Infections
  • Spinal Fractures
  • Segmental Instability
  • Sciatica
  • Whiplash

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