Conquering Your Back Pain
More than 80% of all adults in America have reported experiencing back pain at some point in their lives. If left unaddressed, back pain can become chronic and lead to a range of other health issues, including pulls, strains, and pain in other parts of your body. Read below to learn more about the causes and symptoms of back pain and tendonitis and how to finally conquer it with the help of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT), which we provide here at HealthLogicMD.
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Causes of Back Pain
Virtually any intense athletic activity can cause back issues, from the sudden straining of football and weightlifting to the repetitive twisting required in sports like baseball, basketball, golf, and tennis. Beyond sports, any heavy lifting or sudden movements, even a sneeze, can lead to it. Back pain could also be caused by chronic inflammation, lower back curvature, forward-tilted pelvis, tight hamstrings, and weak abdominal or back muscles, among other non-movement related causes. With so many potential causes, it’s no wonder that back pain is one of the most common medical complaints. In fact, 80% of all adults reported having experienced it.
Symptoms of Back Pain or Tendonitis
Often caused by a sudden strain or overuse of your back muscles, you’ll probably first notice the pain, which can range from mild to severe and from an ongoing ache to a shooting spasm. You might also experience muscle cramps, soreness, or a twitch. Your range of motion, such as ability to bend forward or sideways or stand straight up, as well as your strength could be reduced. You might also have difficulty walking. And your back might feel sore to the touch. It’s important to note, however, that you may have additional symptoms that often resemble other medical conditions, so with any back pain, you should consult your doctor immediately.
Treatment of Back Pain or Tendonitis
Mild back pain can be treated at-home with rest and the use of ibuprofen or other over-the-counter medications to reduce pain and inflammation. Your doctor might also prescribe stronger pain and anti-inflammation medications. For mild pain, you should also put ice on the area for the first few days and then use heat on it for the following days. If the pain doesn’t go away within about ten days, worsens, or becomes chronic with repeat episodes, you might become a candidate for extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT). Requiring 6 to 10 treatment, each lasting 10-15 minutes long, ESWT has been clinically proven effective in treating back pain and tendonitis. It does so by promoting collagen synthesis and tissue modeling, among other benefits. With the procedure, you simply relax on a treatment bed and, after an application of a local anesthetic onto the affected area to reduce any pain, high energy shock waves are applied above the skin, which often provide immediate relief upon the first treatment. Complete recovery is normally achieved within 6 to 10 sessions. While surgery for back pain is rare, it is often recommended when other treatments do not work or when there is severe damage. ESWT, however, often eliminates the risk factors associated with needing surgery and allows people to get back to their normal life. Regardless of the way the pain is resolved, patients should stretch their back and use other self-care strategies to prevent repeat episodes.
Causes of Back Pain
Virtually any intense athletic activity can cause back issues, from the sudden straining of football and weightlifting to the repetitive twisting required in sports like baseball, basketball, golf, and tennis. Beyond sports, any heavy lifting or sudden movements, even a sneeze, can lead to it. Back pain could also be caused by chronic inflammation, lower back curvature, forward-tilted pelvis, tight hamstrings, and weak abdominal or back muscles, among other non-movement related causes. With so many potential causes, it’s no wonder that back pain is one of the most common medical complaints. In fact, 80% of all adults reported having experienced it.
Take the first step to regaining your pain-free lifestyle
Learn About Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT)
ESWT was first introduced in 1982 as a way to dissolve urinary stones, so they could pass less painfully. However, as medical studies progressed, ESWT was found to be an effective treatment for tendonitis and other soft-tissue conditions. ESWT treatment promotes collagen synthesis and tissue modeling, among other benefits, which improve the chances for a complete recovery for musculoskeletal pain conditions without the need for surgery.
More about ESWT
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy gets its name, because shock waves, a type of sound wave, are delivered to the injured tissue “extracorporeally,” which means above the skin. The shock wave device delivers impulses to the affected area, which stimulate blood flow, relax muscles in spasm, and stimulate tissue repair. Immediate pain relief is achieved upon the 1st treatment in most cases, while 6-10 treatments are usually required for complete recovery.
ESWT is commonly used in the treatment of a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions. If you suffer from chronic pain in the Achilles tendon, elbow, knee, plantar fascia, shoulder, or other parts of your body, you might be a candidate for ESWT.
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Dr. Inna Trey MD
Family Medicine & Hormonal Health
Dr. Trey is Family Medicine Board Certified and is certified by BioTE Medical for Hormone Optimization. Dr. Trey’s goal for every patient is to treat the root cause of their ailment, rather than just mask the symptoms with prescription medication. In her spare time, Dr. Trey loves to go on adventures with her husband, 2 kids and the family dog.
Vanessa Flores, MA
Practice Manager and Medical Assistant
Vanessa is a Colorado native and is a Medical Assistant with over 13 years of experience. Vanessa is treats every patient like they are family, and you can always count on a smile when you talk to her. Vanessa is mother to 4 functional kids, so you know she can keep calm during those busy days.
Patient Success Stories
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I was suffering from pain in my heel for over 3 years and thought the pain would never go away. After the first visit to Dr. Trey’s office, I felt a significant reduction in pain level and after the 4th treatment, the pain completely subsided! It’s incredible!
Karen L. Centennial, CO -
I am so thankful for being able to walk pain-free again! I am almost crying just thinking about it.
Lorie J. Greenwood Village, CO -
I had elbow pain for close to a year and was almost at the point of going for surgery. I am so glad I tried ESWT at Dr. Trey’s office instead! I have had 5 treatments so far and the pain is virtually non-existent. Honestly, it’s hard to believe, but it’s real!
Jonathan M. Centennial, CO -
My shoulders were almost always in pain. It was ridiculous. I had to pretty much give up going to the gym and was seriously considering surgery. I googled ‘surgery-free shoulder pain therapy’ and found HealthLogicMD and boy am I glad I did! It’s been 7 weeks since my last ESWT procedure and I am pretty much pain free. Procedures were only 15 minutes! I told all my family and friends about Dr. Trey already.
Chris M. Littleton, CO -
The staff and Dr. Trey herself were all extremely courteous, helpful and competent. I was honestly blown away by how efficient and pleasant every appointment was. The main thing though is I can finally use my knees without pain again. I am going back to jogging as soon as the weather warms up!
Amy S. Denver, CO -
ESWT worked! Plain and simple. I was suffering from CONSTANT foot pain. I did not know what to do anymore and thought surgery was the way to go. I was referred to HealthLogicMD by a friend of the family and Dr. Trey recommended Shock Wave Therapy. After only 4 treatments, the pain is 95% gone. It was eye opening! Thank you guys!
Sergey F. Aurora, CO -
This sounds almost unbelievable but I was almost completely pain free after just one session. It was like magic. Now after the full 4 sessions, my achilles pain is a distant memory. You guys rock!
David N. Centennial, CO