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BACK PAIN

BACK PAIN

According to the Institute for Chronic Pain (ICP), 25% of the population will report having back pain at some point during the last three months, at any given time. It is one of the most common reasons for medical visits. ICP states, “The vast majority of cases of new back pain will resolve within a few weeks to months.” The pain comes, and then the pain goes.

What do you do when the pain doesn’t go away?

When the pain is lingering (persisting for 6 months or longer) and is starting to hinder one’s ability to maintain an active life, it is a good idea to seek a medical opinion or get some help. You should never allow yourself to settle for a low-quality, low-active lifestyle, because of your pain.

If this is you, please reach out to Dr. Merheb's office today.

There are many possible causes for back pain. According to ICP, “Broadly speaking, the many common causes of back pain can be divided into three categories: muscular, orthopedic, and nervous. Less common causes of back pain are spinal fractures, infection and cancer. ” Most acute or temporary back pain heals on its own, with proper rest, hydration, and over the counter medicine(s).

Some of the most common causes of chronic back pain include, but are but are not limited to: arthritis, scoliosis, infections, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, compression fractures, and degenerative disc disease.

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Dr. Merheb specializes in a variety of nonsurgical treatments and conservative therapies which treat and manage chronic back pain. He utilizes regenerative treatments and therapies to address damaged areas, including injections of stem cells or platelet-rich plasma (PRP), which aid in natural healing.

Other means of treatment Dr. Merheb may use to address chronic back pain are (but not limited to):

Memorial Hermann Mischer Neuroscience Association stated, “Injections are non-surgical options when medicine and physical therapy do not provide intended outcomes and can also help identify the exact source of pain.”

Nerve blocking, to disrupt pain signals which are sent from the brain.
Injections of corticosteroids and other anesthetic medications to aid in pain management and decrease inflammation.

After your consultation, if Dr. Merheb finds you have a severely damaged spinal disc or another condition which is not treatable with conservative therapies, he may refer you to an outside party for surgery.

If you live in the Aventura, Miami, South Beach, or surrounding areas in Florida, and are currently suffering from chronic pain,

Dr. Merheb and his team of dedicated medical professionals urge you to call his office or set up a consultation. Let this highly experienced Interventional Pain Management and Spine Specialist help you take back control of your life.