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Lower Back Pain Conditions and Possible Minimally Invasive Treatments The causes of and possible treatment options for lower back pain are discussed by Dr. Kayode Sotonwa.

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Page 1: Lower Back Pain Conditions and Possible Minimally Invasive Treatments

Lower Back Pain Conditions and Possible Minimally Invasive Treatments

The causes of and possible treatment options for lower back pain are discussed by Dr. Kayode Sotonwa.

Page 2: Lower Back Pain Conditions and Possible Minimally Invasive Treatments

Lower Back Pain Lower back pain is one of the most common pain conditions. Some of the common causes of this kind of pain include:

InflammationStrain on or damage to the vertebrae Facet joint irritation Strain on the muscles of the lower back Damage to the discs in the lower back. 

Page 3: Lower Back Pain Conditions and Possible Minimally Invasive Treatments

Seek the help of the professionals  Seeking the help of a specialist in pain management is the first step in finding out what may be causing chronic back pain and what can be done to treat the condition.

Once individuals discover what may be causing their lower back pain, they can begin discussing possible remedies.

Page 4: Lower Back Pain Conditions and Possible Minimally Invasive Treatments

Minimally Invasive Procedures  Patients with lower back pain options such as Vertebroplasty procedures to treat vertebral fractures, epidural injections and root sleeve injections to treat spinal pain conditions, and coblation nucleoplasty as an alternative to open spine surgery.

These procedures have fast recovery time and minimal risks so that patients can feel confident that their pain management is in the right hands.