30-Second Blog “Snapshot:”
- Arthritis of the spine, also called spinal osteoarthritis, is a progressive, sometimes painful condition that can lead to the development of herniated discs or bone spurs.
- Patients suffering from this type of arthritis usually experience symptoms such as pain, weakness, tingling, or stiffness in the back that radiates down the legs and feet.
- The pain management specialists at Southwest Spine and Pain Center discuss various non-surgical treatment options for those with arthritis in the back.
Do you experience increased back pain or stiffness in the morning? Have you experienced warmth, localized tenderness, or loss of flexibility in your spine these last few months or years? Have these symptoms developed gradually, not suddenly?
If you answered yes to these questions, you may have a form of spinal arthritis. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, according to Mayo Clinic, and this condition typically causes cartilage surrounding vertebral discs in the spine to slowly deteriorate.
If not treated right away, arthritis in the back can worsen and lead to herniated discs or bone spurs. Therefore, if you’re experiencing any of the above-mentioned symptoms, in addition to some of the following symptoms, you may want to schedule an appointment with a specialist at Southwest Spine and Pain Center:
- Pain that worsens while climbing stairs or walking on an incline
- Joint pain or stiffness that develops shortly after periods of inactivity
- Pain that radiates through the neck, shoulders, and arms, or buttocks, legs, and feet
- Swelling or pain in the muscles surrounding the spine
There are a few treatment options for those with arthritis in the back. For non-surgical treatment approaches, the team at Southwest Spine and Pain Center may recommend the following methods:
- Epidural Steroid Injections
- Kyphoplasty/Vertebroplasty
- Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections
To learn more about various treatment options, visit the Treatments page or call a Southwest Spine and Pain Center location today!
If chronic pain is impacting your life, don't wait to schedule an appointment at Southwest Spine and Pain Center. With multiple locations across the state of Utah, the pain management specialists at Southwest Spine and Pain Center are dedicated to helping those who suffer from chronic pain live the life they want to! To schedule an appointment, visit our locations tab!
The advice and information contained in this article is for educational purposes only, and is not intended to replace or counter a physician’s advice or judgment. Please always consult your physician before taking any advice learned here or in any other educational medical material.