Spine, Neck & Back Chronic Pain Treatment

Chronic Pain Diagnosis & Treatment In Wayne, New Jersey

When your spine, back, or neck pain simply won’t disappear, we’re here to help. Our physicians at High Mountain Orthopedics are experts in diagnosing and treating chronic pain. Visit us in Wayne, New Jersey, to discuss your symptoms and begin working with a specialist toward long-term relief and a restored quality of life.

What Is Chronic Pain?

Almost every adult experiences a bout of back pain at some point in their life. While most pain will disappear after time and rest, some pain can remain for weeks, months, or years after it first appears. Your pain is considered chronic if it continues for 12 weeks or more.

Chronic pain may be consistent, or it can recur repeatedly over a long period of time. It can be sharp or dull, burning or aching, mild or severe, numbing or tingling, depending on the cause of the pain, and how long it has been developing. Regardless of the specifics, chronic pain is often difficult to live with. The most severe cases may limit mobility, strength, and endurance. It can keep patients from their preferred activities and prevent them from living life to the fullest.

Major Causes of Chronic Back Pain

Chronic pain is not a condition in itself but rather a symptom of any number of conditions. Some of the most common causes include:

• Previous injuries, especially fractures
• Scar tissue from previous procedures
• Bulging or herniated discs
• Spinal stenosis
• Spinal arthritis
• Spondylolisthesis

In some cases, the exact source of your pain may be difficult to pinpoint. When you meet with a specialist at High Mountain Orthopedics, they will work with you to identify the cause of your discomfort and formulate a pain management plan. A precise diagnosis is the first step toward effective treatment and relief from your chronic pain.

Our Chronic Pain Treatments

The main goal of treatment for chronic pain is to reduce your pain and boost mobility so you can return to regular activities. The type, location, and severity of pain often differ between patients. This is why we’ll work with you to develop a treatment plan that meets your needs. Physical therapy is one of the most effective tools against chronic pain. With it, we can restore your strength and flexibility while retraining your body to move in ways that do not exacerbate your pain. Meanwhile, medication can provide relief, while lifestyle remedies can prevent pain from worsening. Depending on your condition and its severity, surgery may also be a way to repair damaged spinal areas for long-term relief.

Find Relief from Your Chronic Pain Now

Chronic pain is the most common cause of long-term disability in the country, especially among individuals who follow a sedentary lifestyle and those whose occupation requires repetitive lifting or bending. Luckily, treatments for chronic pain exist that can provide relief and restore mobility. If you or a loved one is struggling with chronic spine, back, or neck pain, choose High Mountain Orthopedics. We serve Wayne, NJ, as well as the surrounding regions. To find out more, contact us to schedule an in-person or telemedicine appointment today.