Experiencing Back Pain? We Can Help
Back pain is a common ailment that affects many individuals, including athletes and those with active lifestyles. At Sievers Sports Medicine, we understand how back pain can hinder your daily activities and performance. Our expert team of providers at Sievers Sports Medicine is dedicated to providing comprehensive care to diagnose, manage, and treat back pain, helping you return to your active lifestyle.
Call 575-226-3023 to determine what’s causing your pain and find a solution!
Our Comprehensive Approach
Our first step in addressing your back pain is a thorough evaluation by our experienced sports medicine physician. This process includes:
- Medical History Review: Understanding your medical history, including previous injuries or treatments.
- Symptom Assessment: Discuss the specifics of your pain’s location, intensity, and any activities that worsen or alleviate it.
- Physical Examination: Conduct a detailed physical exam to assess mobility and strength and pinpoint areas of tenderness or discomfort.
- Diagnostic Imaging: Utilize imaging techniques like onsite X-rays to gain a clearer understanding of the underlying cause of your pain.
You don’t have to sit on the sidelines due to lower back pain. Call 575-226-3023 to determine what’s causing your pain and find a solution!
Common Causes of Lower Back Pain
Back pain can stem from various sources, often related to our lifestyle or physical activities. Common causes include:
- Muscle Strains: Overuse or acute injury can lead to strains in the muscles in the lower back, often caused by heavy lifting, sudden movements, or prolonged poor posture.
- Lumbar Sprains: Similar to strains, lumbar sprains occur when ligaments—the tough bands of tissue connecting bones—are overstretched or torn.
- Bulging or Herniated Discs: The discs in the spine can bulge or herniate, leading to pressure on the nerve(s). Athletes may feel pain, numbness, or weakness in the lower back and legs.
- Sciatica: This condition is characterized by pain radiating along the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back down each leg, often caused by a herniated disc or bone spur compressing the nerve.
- Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis: These conditions involve defects or fractures in one or more vertebrae, with spondylolisthesis referring to a vertebra slipping over the one below it.
Facet Joint Syndrome: Overuse and stress can lead to pain and stiffness in the joints that link the vertebrae together. - Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction: Dysfunction or pain in the joints connecting the spine to the pelvis can cause lower back pain and might radiate to the hips, groin, or legs.
- Degenerative Disc Disease: While this is part of the natural aging process, it can be more pronounced in athletes, leading to pain, weakness, or numbness due to the wear and tear of spinal discs.
- Osteoporosis-Related Fractures: Weakened bones in the spine due to osteoporosis can lead to fractures, often resulting in significant pain and changes in posture.
Call 575-226-3023 to determine what’s causing your pain and find a solution!
Recommendations for Managing and Treating Back Pain
Our goal is to not only alleviate your pain but also to address its root cause. Our research-backed treatment plans are personalized and often include the following:
- Medications: We may recommend pain relievers or anti-inflammatory drugs in some cases.
- Advanced Treatments: For more severe back pain cases, we might suggest treatments like steroid injections and PRP injections to manage your pain.
- Lifestyle Modifications: Guidance on the importance of proper posture, ergonomic adjustments at work, and safe lifting techniques.
- Physical Therapy: We may refer you to physical therapy, chiropractic care, or other healthcare practitioners for treatments to alleviate pain and restore function.
- Surgical Consults: We may consider a referral to surgical evaluation for severe spinal conditions.
Request an appointment to learn how we can help you relieve your lower back pain for good!
Your Partner in Health
At Sievers Sports Medicine in Portales, NM, we believe in working with you to find the best solutions for your back pain. We are committed to helping you understand your condition and the available treatment options, empowering you to make informed decisions about your health.
If you’re struggling with back pain, don’t let it hold you back any longer. Contact us today to schedule your appointment at our Portales, NM sports medicine clinic!
We’ll work to help you overcome your pain and restore your active lifestyle!
Your Next Steps…
Request An Appointment
Receive A Custom Treatment Plan
Work Hard and Progress In Your Recovery
Recover & Enjoy Life Pain-Free!
Live An Active Life Without Limitations!
Urgent Care Appointments
Treating Patients in the areas of Clovis & Portales, NM
- Same Day Visits for Urgent Care
- No Appointment Necessary — Just walk in during business hours
- General Orthopedics and Fracture Care
- Digital X-Ray On Site
- Bracing, Casting, and Custom Splinting
