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BACK PAIN

AT HARBORSIDE SPINE AND SPORTS CENTER, WE TAKE YOUR BACK PAIN AS SERIOUSLY AS YOU DO.

Back pain is something that can stop you in your tracks and keep you from working or your daily routine.  There are several types of back pain that can affect you, including lower back pain, upper back pain, and middle back pain.  Our expert physicians are highly-trained to treat your back pain.

COMMON CAUSES OF BACK PAIN

There are countless forms of back pain, and a variety of injuries and diseases can cause discomfort in this area of the body. Some of the most common ones we see among our patients in northern Michigan include:

OSTEOARTHRITIS

Osteoarthritis is characterized by the gradual wearing down of protective cartilage. When this condition affects the back, it causes damage to the bones that results in chronic pain, stiffness and limited mobility.

SPASM

If your back muscles are overworked, they may start to contract, and can even stay contracted– also known as a muscle spasm. Muscle spasms can present with intense pain and stiffness until the spasm resolves.

STRAIN

When a muscle in the back is overexerted or injured, causing pain and stiffness, this type of injury is generally classified as a back strain. This can often be the result of trying to lift an object that is too heavy, and can result in excruciating pain and disability.

SPRAIN

If ligaments in your back and spine are stretched or torn, it’s called a back sprain. In most cases, this injury causes severe pain in the damaged area.

DISC HERNIATION

Within the spine are flexible disks that cushion your bones and absorb shock. When these disks are damaged, they may compress a nerve resulting in lower extremity numbness, pain, weakness or tingling.

DIAGNOSING THE UNDERLYING CAUSE OF YOUR PAIN

When you arrive at Harborside Spine and Sports Center for some of the best back treatment that northern Michigan has to offer, our priority will be to figure out the root of the problem. We want to achieve the correct diagnosis right away, integrating a comprehensive history and hands-on exam along with state-of-the-art imaging, so we can provide you with the most efficient treatment options.

To begin, we’ll talk to you about your symptoms, which will provide us with critical information about your underlying condition. We will then perform a physical exam, during which we’ll check for posture problems, evaluate your back for tenderness and trigger points, and assess your spine for biomechanical issues. If we suspect certain injuries, such as a herniated disk or nerve injury, we will likely order additional imaging tests to obtain a definitive diagnosis.

GET YOUR LIFE BACK from chronic SPINAL pain

High frequency neurostimulation is a game changer. Harborside Spine and Sports Center offers a drug-free and long-acting treatment option with HF10 (spinal cord stimulator).

GET YOUR LIFE BACK from chronic SPINAL pain

High Frequency neurostimulation is a game changer. Harborside Spine and Sports Center offers a drug free and long acting treatment option with HF10.

Radiofrequency NEUROTOMY

Erase spinal arthritis pain with Radiofrequency NeuRotomy

BENEFITS

  • Significant and longer-lasting pain relief compared to steroid injections
  • Low complication and morbidity rates
  • Greater range of motion
  • Lower use of analgesics
  • Improved quality of life
  • Short recovery time

REGENERATIVE THERAPIES FOR YOUR BACK PAIN

At Harborside Spine and Sports Center, you can rest assured that you’re in the best possible hands with our experienced physicians. Our goal throughout your back pain treatment is not only to relieve your symptoms – but also to heal your underlying injury and prevent a recurrence. We want to treat your condition as quickly and effectively as possible – so you can get off the sidelines, and back to your life.

To that end, we will attempt to avoid surgery whenever possible, and we’ll stay away from temporary Band-Aid fixes. Frequently, we’ll focus on treating your back pain naturally with regenerative biologic options, such as bone marrow cell therapy, PRP injections and neural prolotherapy. These treatments can potentially allow us to naturally heal the underlying damage while relieving your symptoms – so that you can hopefully make as close to a full recovery as possible.

REGENERATIVE MEDICINE

Radiofrequency NEUROTOMY

Erase spinal arthritis pain with Radiofrequency NeuRotomy

BENEFITS

  • Significant and longer-lasting pain relief compared to steroid injections
  • Low complication and morbidity rates
  • Greater range of motion
  • Lower use of analgesics
  • Improved quality of life
  • Short recovery time

SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION

Don’t let joint damage, sports injuries and musculoskeletal ailments slow you down indefinitely. Schedule a consultation at Harborside Spine and Sports Center today, and let our team of world-class specialists heal your injury, deliver profound pain relief and get you back to your full and active lifestyle.

Call us today (231) 348.3283