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people suffer from back pain in the US
people in the US experience back problems
sick days is the average number of days to recover from back pain
people highly satisfied with interventional pain relief
back pain procedures
people suffer from back pain at any given time
8/10
8 out of 10 people in America experience back problems
80M
million workers claim to have back pain every year
Acute Back Pain
happens suddenly and usually lasts a few days to a few weeks
Subacute Back Pain
can come on suddenly or over time and lasts 4 to 12 weeks
Chronic Back Pain
may come on quickly or slowly and lasts longer than 12 weeks and occurs daily
Acute Back Pain
happens suddenly and usually lasts a few days to a few weeks
Subacute Back Pain
Chronic Back Pain
may come on quickly or slowly and lasts longer than 12 weeks and occurs daily
Dr. Kroopf emphasizes that in many instances of low back pain, there is a distinct structural issue that is seen on MRI. "If pain persists more than 4-8 weeks, and does not resolve on its own with over-the-counter pain relievers like acetaminophen or ibuprofen and some adjustments to daily activities, often there is a more serious cause that needs to be worked up by a pain and spine specialist."
"Severe back pain should never be overlooked, as it could indicate a serious underlying issue like a compression fracture, spinal disc herniation, or spinal stenosis. In cases of severe pain that is not alleviated by over-the-counter treatments, it is necessary to see a specialist," advises Dr. Kroopf.
"When determining the best procedure for low back pain, I consider various factors including the patient's medical history, the severity and nature of the pain, and diagnostic imaging results, as well as individualized patient preferences for care. We are extremely comprehensive and use procedures as one part of the back pain relief and prevention strategy" states Dr. Kroopf.
"Absolutely, there's much more to managing back pain than that. Adopting a holistic approach involves integrating nutrition and lifestyle modifications to optimize overall health, which can profoundly impact pain relief and functional outcomes. This approach is very customized to individual patient needs and preferences." - Dr. Kroopf
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