Chronic back pain in Addison, Dallas, Rockwall, and Forney, TX, is one of the most common conditions that people suffer from. This is not just passing pain from a pulled muscle or an accident, this is back pain that is with you day in and day out and affects your ability to enjoy your life to the fullest. Dr. Craig Callewart offers a variety of treatments that can help you to live without chronic back pain. 

Degenerative Disc Disease

 Degenerative disc disease is caused by many different factors. It can result from poor nutrition, traumatic injury, genetics, and simply from the results of aging. The term degenerative disc disease is not accurate. The reality is that this is not a disease, it is a breakdown in the composition of the spinal disc, and it is often in conjunction with other spinal conditions such as arthritis or spinal stenosis. 

Herniated Disc

 Spinal discs are the cushions between the spinal vertebrae. They have a tough exterior called the annulus and a soft gel-like center called the nucleus. The disc is considered to be herniated when part of the nucleus pushes through a crack in the annulus. It becomes a problem when the nucleus presses on the nerves in the spine, causing back pain in Addison, Dallas, Rockwall, and Forney, TX.

Spondylolisthesis

 Spondylolisthesis is a condition where one vertebra slides out of position and presses on the bone below it. This is most often the result of a fracture of the spine and will usually require surgery to correct if the bones are pressing on nerves. 

Spinal Stenosis

 Spinal stenosis is a condition where the spaces in the spine become narrower and put pressure on the nerve root and the spinal cord. This is a serious condition that most often progresses over time and can lead to a variety of bodily function problems in addition to pain. It can affect bladder, sexual, and bowel function. Many forms of treatment, from physical therapy to surgery, are available. 

Sciatica

 The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body, and it travels from the lower back down the buttocks and the legs. When it is irritated, the pain is referred to as sciatica. The cause is a compression of the nerve in the lower back and can be a result of wear and tear, aging, arthritis, degenerative discs, or herniation. The cause will determine the best form of treatment. 

If you are suffering from back pain in Addison, Dallas, Rockwall, and Forney, TX, contact Dr. Callewart, a trained spinal surgeon, to get your condition diagnosed and treated. Give the office a call at (214) 271-4585 to make an appointment today.