Latest update from our client, Dr. Matthew D. Hepler about Do You Know Your Spine? Learn About Spinal Conditions and Treatments.

The spine is a complex part of the body, so it is susceptible to various conditions. What treatment options are available for these conditions? Our spine surgeon in Delray Beach, Dr. Hepler, will prescribe either a non-operative recommended treatment or an operative treatment depending on your specific condition.

What Causes Back Pain

Often back pain is age-related but can also result from an injury. Some of the possible causes of back pain can include:

• Spinal stenosis- A narrowing of the spaces in between the spine, putting pressure on the nerves
• Spondylolysis- Degenerative changes in the spine, including the discs in between the spine. It is often caused by osteoarthritis
• Spondylolisthesis- A displacement of one of the vertebrae over another. It most commonly occurs in the lumbar spine
• Lumbar stenosis- narrowing of the spinal canal in the lower back
• Compression fractures- Any vertebrae fracture in the spine
• Sagittal malalignment- An imbalance or stress on the muscles that keep the spine upright
• Infections, tumors, or inflammatory conditions

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Do You Know Your Spine? Learn About Spinal Conditions and Treatments.