Back Pain

Is back pain keeping you up at night? Haddis T. Hagos, MD, DABA, DABA-PM, and the team at Pain Management Associates LLC in Greenbelt, Maryland, can help. They customize plans addressing the root cause of your back pain, so you get long-lasting pain relief. There’s no need to suffer from back pain when you have an experienced team of pain management experts that can reduce your discomfort. Call Pain Management Associates LLC or schedule an appointment online today.

What is back pain?

Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek pain management. It includes any type of pain, soreness, or stiffness in your mid or lower back that distracts you from your everyday activities.

Back pain can occur from many causes, and it’s not unusual to have flare-ups after thinking the underlying problem is resolved. Or, you may “suffer through” the pain, not realizing how it’s affecting your physical, emotional, and mental well-being.

The team at Pain Management Associates LLC understands how back pain affects life and offers an array of pain management treatments to help you get long-lasting relief.

What are some common causes of back pain?

You can develop back pain from any number of causes, including acute injuries following a car accident or bad fall or from degenerative conditions that affect the spine’s structure. 

Some of the common causes of back pain include:

• Strains and sprains
• Herniated disc
• Arthritis
• Osteoporosis
• Sciatica
• Spinal stenosis
• Spinal fracture
• Cancer
• Depression or anxiety
• Stress
• Overuse
• Poor posture

To get the most effective treatment for back pain, the team at Pain Management Associates LLC conducts thorough evaluations to find the underlying cause of your discomfort. 

When should I seek help for back pain?

Pain Management Associates LLC treats acute and chronic back pain. They recommend you come in for help if your pain is severe, chronic, or affecting how you live your life. They also treat patients with post-lumbar laminectomy syndrome, which is pain following lower back surgery.

During your back pain evaluation, the team asks detailed questions about your symptoms and how it affects your daily life, including activities that worsen your pain. They perform a physical exam and may request imaging tests to confirm or rule out a diagnosis. 

What are the treatments for back pain?

Pain Management Associates LLC takes a multidisciplinary approach to back pain, creating plans that combine interventional procedures with medical and physical therapies to get the best outcomes.

Treatments for back pain at Pain Management Associates LLC include:

• Physical therapy
• Massage therapy
• Medication management
• Topical ointments
• Diet adjustments
• Epidural steroid injections
• Nerve blocks
• Radiofrequency ablation
• Spinal cord stimulation
• Kyphoplasty
• Spinal decompression therapy

In some cases, the team may recommend surgery for back pain. 

How to treat back pain after back surgery?

Treatment for persistent pain following back surgery requires a specialized approach. At Pain Management Associates LLC, the team focuses on identifying why the pain persists and employs advanced interventional techniques to provide relief.

One of the most effective options for post-surgical pain is Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS). This treatment involves:

• The Procedure: A small device is implanted under the skin that sends low-level electrical currents to the spinal cord.
• The Benefit: These pulses interfere with the pain signals being sent to the brain, replacing them with a more soothing sensation.
• The Trial: Patients typically undergo a temporary trial period to ensure the stimulation effectively reduces their specific pain before a permanent implant is placed.

How do you treat spine fractures due to osteoporosis?

The team at Pain Management Associates LLC often treats these types of fractures using Kyphoplasty.

What is Kyphoplasty?

Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive procedure where a medical-grade cement is injected into the fractured vertebra to stabilize the bone, restore lost height, and provide significant pain relief.

To get help for your back pain, call Pain Management Associates LLC or schedule an appointment online today.