Back & Neck Pain Treatment in Mt. Carmel, IL

Customized Solutions for Your Discomfort

Experiencing back or neck pain in Mt. Carmel, IL? Commonwealth Pain & Spine Mt. Carmel is dedicated to providing expert care. Our dual-board certified physicians and interventional specialists offer comprehensive diagnostics and personalized treatments aimed at achieving long-lasting relief.

Recognizing Your Risk Factors

The back comprises a complex network of bones, muscles, and nerves, which makes it prone to injury and strain. Factors that might heighten your risk of back or neck pain include:

• Being over 40
• Leading a sedentary lifestyle
• Smoking
• Improper lifting techniques
• Excess weight
• Arthritis or particular cancers
• Anxiety and depression

If you're experiencing discomfort in your back, shoulders, arms, or legs, reach out to Commonwealth Pain & Spine Mt. Carmel for a thorough evaluation and effective pain management strategies.

Treatment Solutions Offered

Your treatment strategy will be based on the underlying cause of your pain, whether it's due to injury, arthritis, disc issues, or nerve damage. Here are some treatment options available:

• Medications: Focused on minimizing dependency, utilizing muscle relaxants and specific antidepressants.
• Physical Therapy: Exercises designed to strengthen your back and neck resilience.
• Corticosteroid Injections: Targeted anti-inflammatory treatment.
• Radiofrequency Ablation: Heat treatment that disrupts pain signals.
• Spinal Cord Stimulation: Alters how pain is perceived through electrical pulses.

Discover these options and more to find the most suitable approach for you.

Lifestyle Changes and Home Remedies

Integrating lifestyle adjustments and home remedies can greatly reduce back and neck pain while enhancing professional treatments' effectiveness. Maintain an active lifestyle with low-impact exercises like walking, swimming, and yoga to keep your back muscles strong and flexible. Pay attention to your posture, ensuring you sit and stand with a straight back and relaxed shoulders. Use heat or cold packs for temporary relief and improved circulation. Additionally, stress-reducing techniques such as meditation or deep-breathing exercises can help relieve muscle tension. Incorporating these changes can support recovery and promote a healthier spine.