Is Chronic Back Pain Controlling Your Life?

Chronic Back Pain Facts You Should Know

Chronic back pain is a serious epidemic that up to 85% of the U.S. population will face at some time in their life. It is the leading worker's comp injury where an estimated 93 million workdays are lost each year. As the leading reason for disability of people under the age of 45, it is the second leading surgical procedure and there are close to 500,000 spine surgeries in the U.S. alone annually.

This condition keeps 6.5 million people in bed every day and is responsible for the disability for 5.4 million Americans annually. As a condition that accounts for 5-10% of all low back pain it is estimated to be between $45 to $54 billion to treat annually.

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Common Causes of Chronic Pain

Chronic back pain causes include:

• Cancer
• Tumors
• Neoplasm
• Inflammatory arthritis
• Infection
• Fractures and dislocations
• Degenerative disc disease
• Disc herniation
• Bulging disc
• Facet Syndrome/Synovitis/Capsulitis
• Osteoporosis
• Osteoarthritis/degenerative Joint Disease
• Spondylolisthesis
• Fibromyalgia
• Syndrome (FMS)
• Sprains and strains
• Compression fracture
• Discitis
• Kyphosis
• Lordosis
• Ligament hypertrophy
• Obesity
• Trauma
• Pregnancy
• Radiculopathy
• Sciatica
• Scoliosis

Chronic Back Pain Testing Procedures in the Chicago Area

Prior to beginning any chronic back pain treatment, you should undergo a medical evaluation and diagnostic testing procedures. This step will help determine the most effective treatment process for your specific condition.

The cause of chronic back pain is commonly evaluated through one of the following testing procedures:

• X-rays: a procedure used to evaluate bones, joints and degenerative lesions in the spine.
• Cat Scan (CT): a procedure used when there are suspected problems in the bones or when a patient can't obtain an MRI.
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): the most common procedure used to evaluate the vertebral bones, discs, joints, nerves and soft tissues in the lumbar spine.
• Myelogram: a procedure that injects dye into the spinal column to help flex the area before being x-rayed.
• Discography: a procedure used to determine the level of the painful disc.
• EMG: a procedure also known as a nerve condition study used to test the nerves in the arms and legs.
• Bone Density Test: a procedure that is fast, painless and noninvasive.
• Bone Scan: a procedure that requires the patient to receive a small radioactive tracer injection that is "tagged" to a calcium like material. The tracer is typically injected into a vein in the arm. The procedure takes about 4 hours and has no side effects.

An Advanced Technology Driven Chronic Back Pain Treatment

Chronic back pain is a condition that results when you don't take your back pain seriously by seeking immediate treatment or the most effective treatment. ProMED Pain Rehabilitation Institute is a revolutionary Non-surgical Spine Treatment Center that has helped countless numbers of patients with chronic back pain without the use of drugs, injections, or surgery. Our exclusive non-surgical back and disc pain treatment is a medical breakthrough and has one primary goal: to help you avoid back surgery. There is no down time, no pain during the process, and no side effects.

Get Started with a Pain-Free Life

• Schedule a comprehensive evaluation with our doctor
• An advanced option that works where others have failed
• We tailor your treatment based on your health history
• We’ll address your specific conditions & individual needs
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