Vertebrogenic pain
Pain associated with vertebral endplate changes. MRI findings must fit the clinical picture.
Explore vertebrogenic painFacet joint pain
Pain arising from the small joints at the back of the spine, evaluated with examination and selected diagnostic blocks.
Explore facet joint painRadicular pain
Arm or leg pain related to irritation of a spinal nerve root, sometimes with tingling or weakness.
Explore radicular painLumbar spinal stenosis
Narrowing around spinal nerves that may limit standing and walking.
Explore lumbar spinal stenosisPain after spine surgery
Persistent or new symptoms after surgery may have several overlapping causes.
Explore pain after spine surgeryNeuropathic pain
Pain related to nerve injury or disease, including selected peripheral neuropathies and CRPS.
Explore neuropathic painDiscogenic low back pain
Pain arising from the spinal disc itself, assessed alongside symptoms and imaging.
Explore discogenic painWhen to seek urgent care
New loss of bladder or bowel control, numbness around the groin, rapidly worsening weakness, or severe back pain with fever needs urgent medical assessment. Call 911 for a medical emergency.