Lower Back Pain
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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.
Lower back pain overview articles
Back pain diagnosis articles
Back pain treatment articles
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- Stretches and Exercises for Lower Back Pain, from a PT
- Radiofrequency Ablation for Back and Neck Pain
- Spinal Cord Stimulator – A Compelling Treatment Technique for Chronic Pain
- Spinal Imaging Procedures FAQs
- Epidural Steroid Injections: Frequently Asked Questions
- Minimally Invasive Lower Back Surgery for Disc Degeneration: The Anterolateral (Side) Approach
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Back pain prevention and wellness articles
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