Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain can be caused by a number of conditions or injuries, such as muscle strain, herniated disc, arthritis or spinal stenosis. To obtain an accurate diagnosis, patients should be evaluated by a specialist such as a physiatrist or an orthopedic surgeon who focuses on spine conditions. Radiological imaging is usually required to confirm a diagnosis.
Treatment for lower back pain is often nonsurgical. Learn more from the articles and blog posts below, or find the best doctor at HSS for your particular back pain condition and insurance plan.
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