Back Pain

Overview

Back pain is one of the most common reasons people visit a doctor and a leading cause of disability worldwide. At Maryland Spine & Sports Medicine, our board-certified physiatrists specialize in diagnosing the root cause of your back pain and developing a personalized, non-surgical treatment plan to restore your function and quality of life.

• Dull, aching pain in the lower or upper back
• Sharp or stabbing pain that radiates down the leg (sciatica)
• Stiffness and reduced range of motion
• Pain that worsens with prolonged sitting or standing
• Muscle spasms or tightness
• Numbness or tingling in the legs or feet

• 1Herniated or bulging discs
• 2Degenerative disc disease
• 3Spinal stenosis
• 4Muscle or ligament strain
• 5Arthritis of the spine
• 6Poor posture or body mechanics

Treatment plans are individualized. Your physician will recommend the most appropriate options after a thorough evaluation.