Whether it started with a lift, a long week at a desk, or nothing you can point to, we find what is driving your back pain and build a plan to get you moving again.
Understanding Back Pain
Low back pain is one of the most common reasons adults see a doctor. Most of the time it comes from the joints, discs, and muscles of the lower spine rather than a serious disease.
The lower back carries most of your body weight and handles every bend, twist, and lift. When a joint stops moving well, a disc is irritated, or the surrounding muscles tighten to protect the area, the result can be anything from a dull ache to pain that makes it hard to stand up straight.
Rest alone often isn't enough, and long stretches of inactivity can make back pain last longer. Most people do best with care that restores normal motion, calms irritated tissue, and strengthens the muscles that support the spine.
Sudden pain after lifting, twisting, or sleeping wrong
Back pain that has lasted three months or longer, or keeps coming back
Trouble standing up straight, especially first thing in the morning
Pain that spreads into the buttock or hip, which can signal SI joint or disc involvement
What We Look For
Our Approach
Every plan starts with a thorough exam. From there, most lower back pain plans combine:
A full consultation, orthopedic testing, and on-site digital X-rays when needed
Spinal decompression for disc-related pain, or Softwave TRT for stubborn soft-tissue pain
You will know what we found, what we recommend, and roughly how long it should take before starting care.
Disc-Related Back Pain
If your back pain travels into your buttock or leg, or an MRI has shown a bulging or herniated disc, the disc itself may be the problem.
For disc-related back pain, Dr. Etemadi may add spinal decompression on the Accu-SPINA® System to your plan. It gently decompresses the affected level of the lower back to take pressure off the disc and nearby nerves, without surgery or injections.
Your Safety Comes First
Most cases are not an emergency, but some symptoms need prompt medical attention. Contact your doctor right away, or call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room if symptoms are sudden or severe, if you have:
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Your First Visit
Start with our $99 Relief & Recovery Special: a full consultation, exam, X-rays at the doctor's discretion, and one Softwave TRT or Spinal Decompression session. We serve patients from The Woodlands, Spring, Shenandoah, Conroe, and Tomball.