If you’ve been dealing with back pain that lingers for weeks or months, you’re not alone — chronic back pain affects nearly 80% of adults at some point in their lives. But what most people don’t realize is that chronic pain often starts with small, overlooked issues: a strained muscle, poor posture, or even an irritated spinal nerve.
At Modal Pain, we specialize in identifying these hidden causes and using precise, non-surgical treatments to relieve pain at its source — not just mask it.
Muscle strain is one of the most common — and most underestimated — causes of chronic pain. When back muscles are overworked or injured, they can form trigger points (tight knots) that cause radiating pain even after the initial strain heals.
Treatment:
Trigger Point Injections — Target and deactivate painful muscle knots, providing lasting relief and improved mobility.
Prevention Tip:
Maintain proper posture, avoid heavy lifting without support, and stretch daily to keep muscles flexible.
Your spinal discs act as shock absorbers between vertebrae. Over time, one may bulge or rupture, pressing on nearby nerves — a leading cause of sharp or radiating lower back pain.
Treatment:
Steroid Injections — Reduce inflammation and relieve nerve compression.
Physical Therapy — Rebuild spinal strength and support natural healing.
Prevention Tip:
Stay active with low-impact exercises and focus on core strengthening to stabilize your spine.
Facet joints connect each vertebra in your spine and help with flexibility. Injury, spondylosis, or whiplash can irritate these joints, causing localized or radiating back pain — often mistaken for muscle soreness.
Treatment:
Medial Branch Blocks — Pinpoint which facet joints are causing pain.
Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) — Gently disrupts pain signals from the affected nerves, providing relief for 6–12 months.
Prevention Tip:
Avoid prolonged sitting and maintain proper spinal alignment throughout your day.
Sitting for long hours with slouched shoulders or unsupported posture strains your lower back muscles and ligaments. Over time, this creates chronic tension and misalignment.
Treatment:
Postural Therapy & Ergonomic Education — Customized correction techniques to prevent recurring strain.
Prevention Tip:
Take posture breaks every 30–60 minutes, stand tall, and use ergonomic supports when working at a desk.
When nerves in your lower back — especially the sciatic nerve — get compressed, you may feel sharp pain radiating down one leg. This can result from disc herniation, inflammation, or spinal misalignment.
Treatment:
Epidural Injections — Reduce inflammation around the nerve roots.
Comprehensive Pain Management — Combine interventional procedures, therapy, and guided rehabilitation for long-term recovery.
Prevention Tip:
Exercise regularly, avoid heavy lifting, and strengthen your core to prevent nerve impingement.
If your back pain:
…it’s time to see a specialist. Ignoring these symptoms can lead to long-term spinal changes and chronic nerve irritation.
At Modal Pain, Dr. Alex Movshis, MD, and his team use advanced diagnostics, interventional procedures, and regenerative therapies to help patients recover naturally — without unnecessary surgery.
We focus on restoring your mobility, improving function, and giving you the confidence to move freely again.
Don’t wait for back pain to take control of your life — take control of it.
Book your personalized evaluation at Modal Pain today and start your journey toward pain-free living.
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