Back Pain

Low back pain, which can be debilitating, affects up to 80% of the population during their lifetime. At Revitalize Regenerative Orthopedics LLC, serving the Denver metropolitan area, experienced osteopathic sports medicine physician Kevin O’Donnell, DO, and the rest of the team use holistic solutions to ease back discomfort naturally. Schedule a back pain evaluation by calling the office or requesting an appointment online today.

What is back pain?

Upper, middle, and low back pain are common complaints among people with chronic pain, as numerous factors contribute to the discomfort, including playing sports. Determining its root cause at Revitalize Regenerative Orthopedics LLC is vital to effectively easing the pain and restoring your quality of life naturally. 

What are the symptoms of back problems?

Back issues may present as:

• Aching
• Tingling
• Numbness
• Burning
• Soreness
• Tightness
• Stiffness
• Decreased range of motion
• Radiating discomfort
• Sharp or shooting pain

Back pain might become worse when sitting or standing for long periods or when driving, lifting, twisting, bending, walking, or exercising. If you’d prefer to avoid surgery or other invasive treatments, see an expert at Revitalize Regenerative Orthopedics LLC for holistic healing. 

What are the risk factors for back pain?

While the cause of back pain isn’t always immediately apparent, its risk factors include:

• Aging
• Heavy or improper lifting
• Weakness
• Sciatica
• Pinched nerve
• Disc herniation 
• Ligament or muscle strains
• Osteoporosis
• Arthritis
• Ankylosing spondylitis
• Trauma
• Spondylolisthesis
• Obesity
• Lack of exercise
• Poor nutrition 
• Smoking
• Anxiety or depression 
• Spinal degeneration 
• Spinal stenosis
• Muscle tightness

Determining the root cause of back discomfort allows your provider to design the most effective treatment plan.

How is the cause of back pain diagnosed?

Your Revitalize Regenerative Orthopedics LLC expert pinpoints the cause of back pain by completing a physical exam, discussing your symptoms and medical history, and ordering diagnostic tests, such as blood testing, nerve tests, X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, or other imaging procedures.

Which back pain treatments are available?

Your Revitalize Regenerative Orthopedics LLC specialist may recommend one or more of the following treatments:

• Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE)
• Heating pads
• Bracing
• Physical therapy 
• Radial shockwave (EPAT)
• Focused shockwave therapy
• Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy 
• Prolotherapy
• Bone and fat stem cell therapy
• Cortisone injections
• Massage
• Traction
• Manual manipulation
• Medications 

It’s also helpful to adopt healthy habits, such as eating nutritious foods, exercising regularly, maintaining a healthy weight, and minimizing stress. 

Your sports medicine specialist customizes a treatment plan that provides effective, long-lasting back pain relief. Call the Revitalize Regenerative Orthopedics LLC office at any time throughout your treatment if you have questions.

Schedule an appointment at Revitalize Regenerative Orthopedics LLC by phone or request one online today to experience relief.