Low back pain and lumbar conditions

Here is a list of low back conditions that we treat. These can include joint pain, disc irritation, stenosis, sciatica, or SI joint pain. Click on a condition for more information and possible treatment options.

Low back conditions

Facet arthritis (low back)Arthritis of the small joints that can drive axial low back pain. SciaticaLeg-traveling pain from an irritated lumbar nerve root. Herniated disc (lumbar)Lumbar disc material that irritates a nearby nerve. Spinal stenosis (lumbar)Canal narrowing that often worsens with standing or walking. SI joint painButtock-centered pain from the sacroiliac joint.

What we may discuss next

Depending on the diagnosis, these are the options that most often fit low back and lumbar nerve problems.

Medial branch blocksFor selected facet-mediated low back pain. Epidural steroid injectionsFor sciatica and selected stenosis-related nerve pain. PRP injectionsFor selected joint and soft-tissue problems when they fit. Physical therapyStrength, mechanics, and graded return to activity.

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Dr. Adam Nessim, interventional spine physician, Westport Longevity, Pain & Performance.

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