Assess your pain
Understand Your Spine Health
Take our comprehensive back and neck health assessment quiz to gain insights into your pain symptoms and potential causes. Our assessment tool will help you better understand your spine health and guide you towards appropriate treatment options.
8 out of every 10 people experience serious neck or back pain. In fact, spine pain is the #2 reason Americans seek medical attention. While some pain may go away within a few weeks, certain symptoms might require that you see a spine doctor immediately.
Your responses to these questions, along with the results from a comprehensive diagnostic study, provide valuable insights into the type of pain you may be experiencing and how to properly treat it.
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Types of Back and Neck Pain
Everyone’s pain and symptoms are different. Without a proper evaluation, we can’t determine your specific type of pain. However, we can help you better understand the most traditional types of pain associated with neck and back health issues listed below.
Cervical
Cervical pain refers to discomfort or pain in the neck region, which can range from mild to severe. The cervical spine consists of the seven vertebrae (C1 to C7) in the neck, as well as the associated muscles, ligaments, and nerves. This pain is often described as sharp, burning, or radiating and usually originates from the center of the neck. If pain radiates down the arms, causing weakness or a tingling sensation, it’s typically associated with radiculopathy — pain resulting from one or more pinched nerves in the neck. Treatment options for this type of pain typically include medication, pain-relieving injections, and a variety of physical therapy techniques. Surgery is rarely required.
Thoracic
Thoracic pain (neck to the abdomen) can cause pain to radiate to the mid back, chest, and/or abdomen. The thoracic spine consists of 12 vertebrae (T1 to T12). Pain in this area is commonly described as sharp, burning, or radiating. This is typically associated with radiculopathy, resulting in feelings of weakness, numbness, or tingling sensations caused by a pinched nerve. The treatment options for this area of pain may include medication, pain-relieving injections, and a variety of physical therapy techniques. Surgery is rarely required, and you can rely on the team of experts at Spine Team Texas to explore all non-surgical options before considering minimally invasive surgical treatments.
Lumbar
Lumbar pain refers to discomfort or pain in the lower back region. The lumbar region is located between the rib cage and the pelvis, consisting of the five lumbar vertebrae (L1 to L5) and the surrounding muscles, ligaments, and nerves. This pain is commonly described as stabbing, sharp, achy, or burning and pain can occur in the lower back only or radiate to the buttocks, thighs, or legs. The treatment options for this area of pain may include anti-inflammatory medications, customized physical therapy typically lasting 4-6 weeks, and if necessary, a short course of pain-relieving injections. Surgery is rarely required.
Sacral
Sacral pain can cause pain in the hip, buttocks and/or legs. This pain originates in the sacrum, a triangular-shaped bone at the base of the spine. The sacrum is situated between the lumbar spine and the coccyx (tailbone) and is connected to the pelvis. This pain is commonly described as stabbing, sharp, achy, electric, or having a burning character. The treatment options for this area of pain typically include anti-inflammatory medications and a customized course of physical therapy typically lasting 4-6 weeks. Surgery is rarely required, and you can rely on the team of experts at Spine Team Texas to explore all non-surgical options before considering minimally invasive surgical treatments.
Neck and back pain take the joy out of life. We’re here to help you find it again.
Meet Walt Rutkowski
Physical Trainer, Businessman, & Back Pain Conqueror
After enjoying physical training for many years, Walt developed a specific pain. He tried conservative treatments, but when it was time to find a surgeon, he knew who to call!
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