Back Pain

Most people experience back pain occasionally, and in many cases, the cause isn’t serious. However, chronic or severe back pain can significantly impact your quality of life and even lead to feelings of frustration or hopelessness. The experienced orthopedic surgeons at Anchor Spine & Joint specialize in diagnosing and treating back pain, offering everything from conservative care to advanced robotic and minimally invasive spine surgery. With convenient locations in Tampa, Riverview, Odessa, Pinellas Park, and Lutz, Florida, you can request an appointment by phone or online to find lasting relief.

What causes back pain?

Injury, bone deformity, and wear-and-tear are some of the most common reasons for back pain. Specific conditions that often cause back pain include:

• Spinal stenosis
• Sciatic nerve compression
• Herniated disc
• Scoliosis
• Age-related disc degeneration
• Sprains and strains
• Arthritis
• Osteoporosis 

In some cases, there can be multiple causes of back pain, for example, arthritis and disc degeneration. Don’t wait until you have multiple issues with your back to seek treatment. 

When should I see a spine surgeon about back pain?

Severe back pain can make everything difficult — standing, sitting, walking, driving a car, sleeping, and nearly everything else. If you’re at a point where back pain is disrupting at least one important part of your life, it’s time to connect with the team at Anchor Spine & Joint.

Even if your current back pain treatments are somewhat effective, that’s not always enough. When you want a permanent solution for back pain, seeing a professional is the next step.

What does back pain treatment involve?

The Anchor Spine & Joint providers treat patients as individuals, each with unique needs. They start by assessing your physical condition, medical history, and lifestyle. This information helps formulate an ideal treatment plan. The two general categories for back pain treatment are:

Conservative care

Conservative care typically starts with physical therapy, rest, activity modification, and short-term medication.

If your back pain is chronic or getting worse, your provider might suggest nonsurgical solutions like steroid and anesthetic injections. Bracing can also help with back pain, particularly if caused by scoliosis.

Surgical interventions

Your specialist may recommend surgery if your back pain doesn’t get any better with conservative care. Or, you could need spine surgery if you have a spine problem that’s triggering other issues. For example, a herniated disc can lead to spinal stenosis and even worse back pain.

Your doctor may recommend pediatric spine surgery if your child has scoliosis with severe spinal curvature, even if they’re not experiencing severe back pain. Correcting spinal malformations in childhood greatly lessens the risk of back pain and increased deformity later. 

The Anchor Spine & Joint team performs traditional open and minimally invasive spine surgery.

If you have chronic back pain, Anchor Spine & Joint can explain your treatment options and customize a plan just for you. Call the office nearest you, or use the online scheduler.