Back pain can come on suddenly and sometimes go on its own, bringing temporary relief. It presents as lower, middle, upper, or lower back pain (lumbago). Sometimes the pain can radiate down a leg. Activities such as bending, lifting, standing or walking can make it worse.
Dealing with back pain can be trying, especially if you don’t know the cause of your pain. Although back pain usually improves with home treatment and self-care, you should contact a doctor if your back pain lasts longer than a few weeks.
Back pain symptoms can range from a muscle ache to a shooting pain that sometimes radiates down a leg. It may also cause weakness, numbness, or tingling in one or both legs.
Some of the common causes of back pain include:
Physical Therapy: Physical therapy for chronic back pain is tailored to your unique symptoms and condition. It may include retraining your posture, stretching and flexibility exercises, core strengthening, etc.
Injection-based Treatments: Nerve blocks and injection-based procedures are effective in treating chronic back pain. These options are used when the source of the pain is known. It helps in reducing pain for a certain period only.