What is Back Pain?
Back pain is a common condition experienced by many patients. The condition is becoming increasingly common due to causes such as poor posture as we hunch over phones and computers or injuries. Severe back pain can also cause tingling or numbness to spread to other parts of the body.
At GAINSWave®, we offer a specialized form of shockwave therapy and train providers around the country on how to perform it. With the help of shockwave therapy protocol, you can get free of the painful conditions that hold you back.
Contact a GAINSWave®-trained provider today and get the treatment plan you need.
Common Causes of Chronic Back Pain
Understanding the potential causes of back pain can help you prevent it in the future. For those already experiencing back problems, it can be helpful to understand the causes in order to identify what may have caused your condition.
Back pain is often the result of one of a variety of factors:
Injuries and Accidents
Auto accidents and other traumatic injuries can cause back pain.
Herniated Discs
A ruptured or slipped disc, like a lumbar disc herniation, can put pressure on nearby nerves, causing pain to radiate out from the point.
Degenerative Disc Disease
The discs in your spine can lose moisture and shrink. This results in chronic back pain due to the friction between vertebrae.
Improper Lifting
Lifting heavy objects incorrectly can lead to damage in lower back muscles, sometimes causing acute back pain.
Sedentary Lifestyle
Lack of physical activity can weaken the muscles that support your spine, leaving it vulnerable.
Poor Posture
Sitting and standing incorrectly can lead to increased strain on the muscles in your back.
Nerve Damage
Conditions causing nerve compression in the spine can cause pain, tingling, or numbness.
Disc Injuries
Injuries to the discs in the spine can lead to lower back pain and a limited range of motion.
What Symptoms Does Back Pain Cause?
Symptoms of back pain can vary in type and severity. Some of the symptoms that benefit from an evaluation at GAINSWave® include:
- Reduced range of motion
- Fatigue
- Muscle cramps/muscle spasms
- Radiating pain
- Shooting pain
- Muscle weakness
- Aching sensations
- Pain in the back
- Acute lower back pain
Back Pain Treatments With GAINSWave®
At GAINSWave®, we utilize a unique shockwave therapy protocol to help people suffering from back pain heal and regain their range of motion. We train medical professionals in order to ensure you can find pain relief wherever you are in the U.S. Our shockwave therapy protocol is non-invasive and can treat everything from back pain to other forms of joint pain. If you're interested in back pain relief, we can connect you with a provider directly from our website.
Don't let chronic pain hold you back; find a provider and get your GAINSWave® treatment today.
Frequently Asked Questions
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