Each year, 50% of working Americans experience low back pain. Doctors Steven Grossinger and James Bresnahan offer various approaches for reducing discomfort and providing lasting pain relief at their offices in the Wilmington, DE and Springfield, PA area. As skilled Pain Management physicians, the Doctors offer the finest pain treatment approaches. They can help you resolve your back pain without surgery or addictive medication. Our Doctors may consider providing unique Regenerative therapies that can help heal damaged tissues without harmful side effects. To learn more, call the office today to speak with a friendly team member or request an appointment online.

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What symptoms are linked to back pain?

Back pain can be dull, aching, sharp, or stabbing. Your pain may be located in your upper back, near your shoulders, midback, or lumbar area. There may be spread to your buttocks, hips or into your legs.

People who struggle with back pain often have trouble standing or walking. Sitting can be uncomfortable, especially if your job requires you to remain in a seated position for extended periods. Over time, back pain may affect your ability to perform household activities, enjoy time with your family, play sports, exercise, or tolerate work.

During your consultation, Dr. Grossinger and Dr. Bresnahan will accumulate and analyze information including your symptoms, diet, job, sleep, stresses, medical history, prior injury, and lifestyle. Dr. Grossinger and Dr. Bresnahan will use this information to determine what’s causing your pain.

What causes back pain?

Back pain can result from traumatic injury, including:

  • Car accidents
  • Falls
  • Sports injuries
  • Workplace injuries

Your pain could also be a symptom of chronic conditions, like:

  • Arthritis
  • Osteoporosis
  • Sciatica
  • Herniated discs
  • Undiagnosed medical disorder or deficiency

These conditions may occur in people at various stages of life, from late teenage to beyond retirement. Various types of trauma or unsuccessful back surgery can contribute to persistent back pain in patients of all ages.

If you’re not sure what’s causing your pain, Spine Joint & Brain Center can help. He uses his extensive training and experience along with state-of-the-art testing to clarify the source of your pain. Your test results can reveal problems with your muscles, nerves, bones, and spine.

Dr. Grossinger and Dr. Bresnahan’s extensive training and experience help them to detect if you have an underlying medical condition as the cause of your pain.

After the source of your pain is identified, Dr. Grossinger and Dr. Bresnahan will develop a treatment plan. His recommendations are customized to meet your unique health needs.

How is back pain treated?

Conservative treatment can resolve back pain without surgery or narcotics. Spine Joint & Brain Center provides several treatment options to reduce inflammation and pain.

Available treatments include:

  • Lumbar epidural injections
  • Lumbar facet joint injections
  • Sacroiliac injections
  • Caudal epidural injection
  • Thoracic epidural injection
  • Thoracic facet joint injection
  • Trigger point injections
  • Intracept
  • Peripheral Nerve Stimulation

Dr. Grossinger and Dr. Bresnahan consider various other therapeutic options to relieve your symptoms. Appropriate physical activity can promote healing and improve your mobility.

If you need additional care, Spine Joint & Brain Center also offers cutting-edge Regenerative treatments. Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) or Stem Cell Therapy may be suggested.

Studies show how these treatment options can stimulate healing by rejuvenating damaged tissue. Regenerative medicine can resolve stubborn back pain, even if other treatments have failed.

Is surgery my only option?

Surgery isn’t right for everyone, and back surgery may fail to provide relief. Dr. Grossinger and Dr. Bresnahan helps their patients explore their options for nonsurgical care. At his practice, you receive ongoing support and lasting results.

Let Spine Joint & Brain Center help you find relief from stubborn back pain. Think of Spine Joint & Brain Center as your best back pain treatment option. He will help you find relief from stubborn back pain. Call the office today to speak with a friendly team member or request an appointment online.