Assessing Lower Back Pain (part 2)
I can’t feel my leg, and other unexpected lower back pain symptoms In the first part of our lower back pain blog series, we discussed the myriad potential causes of lower back pain. In this article, we’ll discuss the symptoms, both obvious and unexpected, that...
Don’t worry, it only hurts when I’m awake—What’s the cause of lower back pain?
Lower back pain is one of the most common medical complaints, and according to the World Health Organization, it’s the leading cause of disability worldwide. At iSpine Clinics where we serve patients across the Twin Cities suburbs of Minnesota and western Wisconsin,...
Who should treat your back pain?
Oftentimes, people who suffer from back pain aren’t sure who or what to turn to for back pain relief. There are typically four options to choose from: At-home treatments Primary care physicians Urgent care/Emergency care Back pain specialists What’s the right option...