Low Back Injury Treatment

Understanding Low Back Injury

Understanding low back injury matters — this guide walks Tennessee patients through the basics, backed by current research.

Symptoms to watch for

• Lower back pain and aching
• Sciatica-like leg pain
• Muscle tightness and spasms
• Pain worsening with sitting

Common underlying causes

• Herniated lumbar disc
• Muscle strain from lifting
• Spinal stenosis
• Degenerative disc disease

What current research tells us

For most acute non-specific low back pain, guidelines recommend staying active and using first-line conservative care rather than early imaging or bed rest. ^[1]

Exercise therapy is among the better-supported approaches for preventing recurrence of low back pain. ^[2]

Care and treatment options

• Lumbar epidural injections
• Physical therapy core strengthening
• Microdiscectomy surgery
• Radiofrequency ablation

Schedule an evaluation in Tennessee

Our Tennessee team reviews each case individually and tailors the plan to you.

References

Chou R, Côté P, Randhawa K, et al. The Global Spine Care Initiative: applying evidence-based guidelines on the non-invasive management of back and neck pain to low- and middle-income communities. European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society. 2018. (Review) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29460009/

Pocovi NC, Lin CC, French SD, et al. Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of an individualised, progressive walking and education intervention for the prevention of low back pain recurrence in Australia (WalkBack): a randomised controlled trial. Lancet (London, England). 2024. (Randomized Controlled Trial) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38908392/

This information is for general education only and is not medical advice. It does not replace consultation with a qualified healthcare provider.