Back Pain

Back Pain services offered in Fort Worth, Southlake and Weatherford, TX

About 39% of adults in the United States struggle with back pain. If back pain sidelines you, see the specialists at Texas Health Care Fort Worth’s Bone & Joint Clinic in Fort Worth, Southlake, and Weatherford, Texas. The board-certified orthopedic surgeons determine what’s causing your back pain and provide cutting-edge treatments that relieve the discomfort. Schedule a back pain evaluation today by calling the office or booking a visit online.

Back Pain Q&A

What is back pain?

Back pain is a common problem that can become severe and debilitating. It can indicate a problem with your nerves, spine, muscles, or other soft tissues. Back pain can be mild and get better with time or severe, requiring treatment to restore range of motion, function, and/or fix structural abnormalities.

See the experts at Texas Health Care Fort Worth’s Bone & Joint Clinic for back or neck pain relief.

What are the signs of a back problem?

The following symptoms can indicate a back problem requiring medical intervention:

Mild, moderate, or severe discomfort
Aching
Shooting, sharp, or radiating pain
Lower, middle, or upper pain discomfort
Bruising
Redness
Weakness
Tingling
Burning
Numbness
Warmth
Swelling
Stiffness
Visible deformity
Decreased joint range of motion
Muscle tension or spasms

Left untreated, some symptoms significantly affect your ability to stay active, drive, work at a computer, or complete other activities of daily living.

Which conditions contribute to back pain?

The following conditions can cause back pain:

Fractures
Sprains
Strains
Spinal tendinitis
Herniated discs
Arthritis
Congenital deformities
Repetitive stress/overuse
Bursitis (inflamed fluid-filled sacs in the joints)
Nerve compression
Muscle, ligament, or tendon injuries
Lacerations
Scoliosis (unnatural curvature of the spine)
Osteoporosis
Sciatica
Worn joints
Whiplash
Cysts, tumors, or bone spurs
Spinal stenosis (narrowed spinal canal)
Spondylolisthesis (slipped vertebrae)
Spondylosis (tissue degeneration)

You can develop back pain after a work-related or sports injury, a car accident, age-related wear, a fall, a chronic disease, or lifting something heavy.

How is the cause of back pain diagnosed?

The Texas Health Care Fort Worth’s Bone & Joint Clinic experts examine your back, complete physical and neurological exams, discuss your medical history, and review your symptoms. They might order lab work, nerve testing, X-rays, as well as an MRI, a CT scan, or another imaging procedure to diagnose your condition.

How is back pain treated?

Your customized back pain treatment plan can consist of:

Ice or heat packs
Physical therapy
Bracing
Activity changes
Therapeutic massage
Acupuncture
Electrical nerve stimulation
Spinal cord stimulation
Corticosteroid injections
Nerve blocks
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections
Stem cell injections
Osteopathic manipulation
Sports medicine
Osteoporosis care
Minimally invasive spine surgery
Microdiscectomy (spinal disc removal)
Spinal fusion
Laminectomy (spinal decompression)
Rhizotomy (using heat or cold to damage painful nerves)
Scoliosis surgery
Fracture treatment

You may need more than one treatment to ensure long-lasting back pain relief. The experts at Texas Health Care Fort Worth’s Bone & Joint Clinic prioritize nonsurgical methods but offer back surgery when necessary to provide the best possible outcome.

Schedule a back pain evaluation today at Texas Health Care Fort Worth’s Bone & Joint Clinic by calling the office or requesting a visit online.