Back Pain Specialist
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Commonwealth Pain Management and Wellness
Savitri Gopaul, FNP-BC
Pain Management Nurse Practitioner & Mental Health located in Richmond, VA
Almost everyone experiences back pain at some point during their lifetime. If your pain is severe or long-lasting and you want natural relief, turn to Commonwealth Pain Management and Wellness in Richmond, Virginia. Family nurse practitioner Savitri Gopaul, FNP-BC, and her skilled team find the cause of your discomfort and treat it to improve your quality of life. Call the office to learn more or book an appointment online today.
Back Pain Q & A
What is back pain?
If you have back pain, it could stem from your spine, nerves, muscles, or other soft tissues in your back. While a common problem, you don’t have to live with back pain. The experts at Commonwealth Pain Management and Wellness offer natural treatments to restore musculoskeletal functioning.
What does back pain feel like?
Back discomfort could feel like:
- Shooting pain
- Dull aching
- Muscle soreness
- Radiating pain
- Numbness
- Tingling
- Throbbing pain
- Stiffness
- Reduced mobility
- Burning discomfort
- Electric shocks
Sometimes back pain goes away on its own with home remedies, but other times you need medical intervention to alleviate discomfort and reduce the risk of complications.
What are the risk factors for back pain?
Some factors that increase your risk of back pain include:
- Pinched nerves
- Herniated discs
- Strains
- Sprains
- Fractures
- Arthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Fibromyalgia
- Scoliosis
- Spinal canal narrowing
- Weight challenges
- Older age
- Improper lifting techniques
- Lack of strength and flexibility
You might injure your back lifting something heavy, being in a car accident, playing sports, or falling down. Back injuries could also happen because of a work-related accident.
How does my provider diagnose the cause of back pain?
Finding the root cause of back pain often involves blood tests, X-rays, ultrasounds, MRIs, CT scans, or other imaging procedures. The Commonwealth Pain Management and Wellness team discusses your medical history and symptoms, checks your vital signs, and completes a physical exam to make a final diagnosis and develop an effective treatment.
How is back pain treated?
To reduce back pain and the risk of future problems, the Commonwealth Pain Management and Wellness specialists could recommend making lifestyle changes, resting your back, using ice or heat packs, or wearing a brace.
Other treatment options include physical therapy, acupuncture, injections, and massage. Commonwealth Pain Management and Wellness providers offer trigger point injections and other types of pain-relieving injections. If you need surgery, they refer you to a specialist and follow up with you after the procedure.
To find out what’s causing your back pain and get relief, schedule an appointment with Commonwealth Pain Management and Wellness by phone or online today.
