Back Pain
Treatments & Surgery
California Neurosurgergical Institute
Encino CA, Valencia CA, Bakersfield CA.
Back pain is common and one of the leading causes of work absences and visits to the doctor.
For most people, back pain resolves fairly quickly. However, for some, back pain develops into a chronic problem.
At California Neurosurgical Institute, with offices in Bakersfield, Encino, and Valencia, California, the experienced board-certified neurosurgical team utilizes cutting-edge technology and skills to treat conditions that cause back pain and can provide you with your best possible treatment options so you can get relief from your pain.
Call your nearest office or request an appointment online today.
Back Pain Q & A
What is Back Pain?
Back pain is a common pain complaint and refers to any type of discomfort you experience in your back. Your symptoms may include:
- Aching
- Shooting pain
- Radiating pain that travels to your arms or legs
- Worsening pain with activity
For most people, back pain resolves within a few weeks of at-home care. However, some people continue to experience discomfort well after the initial injury that caused the pain.
Back pain that lasts 12 or more weeks is considered chronic and may indicate an issue related to your spine that requires further evaluation and care.
The experienced team at California Neurosurgical Institute recommends you come in for an evaluation if you’ve been experiencing back pain for six or more months or received a spine disorder diagnosis.
What are the common causes of back pain?
Most causes of back pain are due to a mechanical issue related to the structures in your back, such as your spine, discs, nerves, or muscles. Common conditions that lead to back pain include:
- Sciatica
- Sprains and strains
- Herniated discs
- Spinal stenosis
- Scoliosis
- Degenerative disc disease
Although not very common, back pain can also develop from medical conditions such as infections, tumors, or kidney stones.
What can I expect during an evaluation for back pain?
The neurosurgical team at California Neurosurgical Institute conducts comprehensive evaluations when you come in seeking help for back pain. The goal of the evaluation is to determine the best possible treatment options to help you get relief.
During the evaluation, your doctor reviews your symptoms and medical history, as well as the various therapies you’ve tried to help reduce your back pain.
Your doctor then performs a physical exam and may request diagnostic tests to determine the underlying cause of your back pain, such as an X-ray, MRI, or CT scan.
How is back pain treated?
Treatment for your back pain depends on the underlying cause, the severity of your symptoms, and your overall health. Before recommending surgery, your doctor at California Neurosurgical Institute may suggest more conservative treatments if not already tried.
If your back pain persists after conservative treatments, then your doctor may suggest surgical intervention. The team at California Neurosurgical Institute specializes in minimally invasive spine surgeries, including:
- Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion
- Artificial disc replacement
- Corpectomy
- Spinal decompression (laminotomy or
- laminectomy)
- Posterior fusion
Your doctor provides a clear description of your treatment options so you can make the most informed decision about how best to proceed.
To schedule a consultation with a team of surgeons at the forefront of emerging technologies for back pain,
contact California Neurosurgical Institute by phone or online today.
Our Patient Care Services & Specialties
Sciatica
The pain of sciatica doesn’t just make your back hurt; it can travel all the way down one leg, or even both. The board-certified specialist physicians at California Neurosurgical Institute can help with a range of sciatica treatments.
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Brain Tumor
At California Neurosurgical Institute, the skilled board-certified neurosurgical team utilizes the most cutting-edge surgical techniques for the removal of brain tumors that provide better outcomes and less risk than other treatments.
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Slipped Disc
Slipped discs that don’t respond to treatment can become a chronic pain problem, but the expert team at California Neurosurgical Institute can help when other approaches aren’t relieving your symptoms.
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Spine Surgery
If you have unresolved back pain, the expert physicians at California Neurosurgical Institute can help using their exceptional skills and expertise in carrying out the most advanced forms of spine surgery... Read More >>>
Back Pain
Our experienced board-certified neurosurgical team utilizes cutting-edge technology and skills to treat conditions that cause back pain and can provide you with your best possible treatment options.
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Spinal Cord Injury
According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Association, 450,000 Americans currently live with a spinal cord injury. California Neurosurgical Institute could help improve or restore function following spinal cord injury.
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Nerv Compression
The experienced board-certified neurosurgeons at California Neurosurgical Institute, with offices in Bakersfield, Encino, and Valencia, California, utilize cutting-edge tools and skills to treat nerve compression.
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Herniated Disc
As many as 20 out of every 1,000 adults in the United States develop a herniated disc each year. While symptoms vary widely, for some people, a herniated disc can lead to chronic pain... Read More >>>
Concussion
California Neurosurgical Institute, with offices in Bakersfield, Encino, and Valencia, California, specializes in the management of concussions and traumatic brain injuries and can provide the care you need for proper healing.
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Neurosurgery Consultation
California Neurosurgical Institute is one of the best and most trusted neurosurgical centers in Kern, Ventura, and Los Angeles Counties. If you have a spine or brain disorder diagnosis, we can conduct a neurosurgery consultation to evaluate your condition and suggest the best possible treatment options.
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Artificial Disc Replacement
Spinal disorders can lead to chronic back or neck pain that not only affects your physical health but can also affect your emotional well-being. California Neurosurgical Institute can determine if you would benefit from an artificial disc replacement.
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Pinched Nerve
Pinched nerves can be extremely painful, and also cause other unpleasant problems such as burning sensations and loss of function. If you have a pinched nerve...Read More >>>
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis typically a cause of narrowing of your spinal canal. These conditions lead to pain and dysfunction, but the expert team at California Neurosurgical Institute can help reduce back pain and restore normal function.
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Pain Management
California Neurosurgical Institute, with offices in Bakersfield, Encino, and Valencia, California, specializes in the surgical management of many pain conditions.
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Surgical Decompression (Laminotomy or Laminectomy)
Surgical decompression is an effective treatment for relieving the pain of trapped nerves in your spine when other treatments aren’t helping. Board-certified neurosurgeons at California Neurosurgical Institute can help ... Read More >>>
Scoliosis
Having an abnormal curvature in your spine called scoliosis doesn’t always result in pain and disability, but for many people, it can. If you or your child has scoliosis... Read More >>>
