Pain In The...Back
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Pain in the Back
Overview
Every year, around 6 million Americans visit doctors due to back pain, with nearly 500,000 needing hospitalization. Fortunately, new treatments have emerged that effectively relieve this discomfort.
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Back pain can strike at any moment, robbing individuals of the joy found in their favorite activities. Simple actions like bending, twisting, or picking up children can trigger debilitating lower back pain?"a widespread issue.
Approximately 6 million Americans seek medical help for back pain annually, with nearly 500,000 requiring hospitalization. The financial impact is significant, with medical costs estimated at $24 billion and indirect costs, such as lost work time and workers' compensation, adding another $30 to $40 billion.
Gunnar Andersson, M.D., Ph.D., Professor and Chairman of Orthopedic Surgery at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, noted, "The lumbar or lower back bears most weight-bearing activities, making it prone to injury."
Fusion surgery, which involves fusing two or more vertebrae to eliminate motion in the discs and alleviate pain, is one treatment option. However, Dr. Nagy Mekhail, M.D., Ph.D., Chairman of the Department of Pain Management at the Cleveland Clinic, emphasizes that "although fusion surgery is popular for addressing discogenic back pain, its healing time, cost, and reduced flexibility highlight the importance of considering less invasive alternatives."
For approximately 2 million people with chronic lower back pain who haven't responded to non-surgical treatments like physical therapy, medication, and spinal injections, there is a less extreme option than fusion surgery. The Intradiscal Electrothermal Therapy™ (IDET™) procedure offers a minimally invasive solution for those enduring persistent and severe pain.
IDET involves using controlled heat to alter disc tissue and is performed on an outpatient basis, taking about 40 minutes. Dr. Andersson explains, "Similar to a radial tire that wears over time, cracks or fissures may develop in the disc wall, causing pain. The IDET procedure raises the temperature of the disc wall, thickening and contracting collagen fibers, potentially closing cracks and cauterizing nerve endings that cause pain."
Aging is a risk factor for back issues, but sedentary lifestyles, improper body mechanics during exercise, and high-risk jobs requiring heavy lifting also contribute to susceptibility to lower back pain.
For those looking to maintain a healthy back, consider these steps to reduce stress on your spine:
- Use proper posture when sitting, standing, and walking.
- Regularly incorporate stretching, aerobic exercises, and abdominal strengthening into your routine.
- Practice correct body mechanics when bending, lifting, or carrying items.
For the millions affected by chronic lower back pain, the IDET procedure presents a promising minimally invasive option.
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