TL;DR
Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons people see a pain specialist, and most cases improve without surgery. A physician-led evaluation finds what is actually driving your pain so the treatment matches the cause.
- Most lower back pain is treated without surgery, using physical therapy, targeted injections, and advanced non-surgical modalities.
- See a doctor if the pain lasts more than a few weeks, radiates down your leg, or comes with numbness or weakness.
- The right treatment depends on the cause, so an assessment comes first.
- We treat lower back pain across Brooklyn, the Five Towns, and Monsey, and accept many insurance plans including Medicaid managed care.
Lower back pain has a way of taking over your day. It makes sitting, standing, lifting, and sleeping harder, and for many people it keeps coming back. The good news is that the large majority of lower back pain is treated without surgery, and often without long-term medication.
What causes lower back pain?
Lower back pain usually comes from one of a few sources: strained muscles, irritated or bulging discs, a compressed nerve, or wear in the small joints of the spine. Sometimes more than one is involved. Because the causes are different, the treatment that works for one is not the same as the treatment that works for another. You can read more on our lower back pain page.
When should you see a doctor for lower back pain?
It is worth getting evaluated if your pain has lasted more than a few weeks, if it travels down into your buttock or leg, or if it comes with numbness, tingling, or weakness. Pain that follows a fall or injury, or that wakes you at night, also deserves a proper look. An evaluation rules out the serious causes and points to the right treatment.
How is lower back pain treated without surgery?
Most patients get better with a non-surgical, drug-free plan. Depending on what is driving your pain, that can include physical therapy to build support and mobility, shockwave therapy for stubborn tissue, magnetic and other advanced modalities, and precise ultrasound-guided injections when a specific structure needs to be calmed down. If your pain radiates down the leg, it may be sciatica, which we treat as well.
What to expect at our practice
We are a physician-led practice, so your back pain is assessed by a doctor first. We identify the likely source, explain your options in plain language, and start with the least invasive approach that fits your case. If something outside our scope would serve you better, we tell you that too.
Do you accept my insurance?
We work with many plans, including Medicaid managed care, Healthfirst, Fidelis Care, MetroPlus, and Medicare. If you are not sure whether your plan is covered, contact us and we will check for you before your visit.
Frequently asked questions
Will I need surgery for lower back pain?
Most people do not. Surgery is usually a last resort, and non-surgical care resolves or greatly improves the majority of cases. An assessment tells you where you stand.
How long does non-surgical back pain treatment take?
It depends on the cause and how long the pain has been present. Many people feel meaningful improvement over a course of treatment. We give you a clear plan after your evaluation.
Do I need a referral?
Contact us and we will let you know what you need based on your plan and situation.
Is there a location near me?
We see patients across Brooklyn, the Five Towns, and Monsey. Reach the location nearest you and we will get you scheduled.
Take the next step on your back pain
You do not have to keep working around your back. If lower back pain has been holding on, a non-surgical assessment is the place to start.
Ready to get real relief?
Our physician-led team assesses your back pain and builds a non-surgical, drug-free plan that fits you.
Serving Brooklyn, the Five Towns, and Monsey.
