Low back pain is one of the most common conditions which people seek medical treatment. It can affect a person’s quality of life and ability to perform work and family obligations. The treatment options for low back pain are vast, from chiropractic therapy to surgery. Dr. Koppel has over 20 years of experience in treatment low back conditions utilizing the latest minimally invasive therapeutic modalities.

Treatment of Low Back Pain: Clifton & Elizabeth, New Jersey

Dr. Koppel has developed a systematic approach to low back pain. Many interventional physicians perform epidural steroid injections, which may or may not be the right treatment option. All patients undergo a comprehensive evaluation to make sure that the right treatment is performed which will diagnose and treat the condition.

The treatment of low back pain must be individualized per each patient’s distinctive condition. Epidural Steroid Injections are the most common treatment performed for low back pain. It may, however, be overutilized. Our approach is to perform an individualized diagnostic and therapeutic workup of the pain condition.

A vast number of treatments exist, including Trigger points, Facet and Sacroiliac Joint Injections, Selective Nerve Blocks, Radiofrequency Ablation, Diskography and Percutaneous Disk Decompression. These must be used appropriately and selectively to achieve the best outcome in the soonest time possible.

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Dr. Koppel has excellent outcomes in treating pain with intervention therapy.

What are other causes of Low Back Pain?

Lumbar Facet Disease

The lumbar facets are the joints which run throughout the spine. Low back pain arising from facet conditions are as, if not more common than disk disease.
Read More: Treating Vertebrogenic Neck & Low-Back Pain

SacroIliitis

The Sacroiliac joints are the lowest joint in the spine, and commonly missed as a cause of low back pain.
Read More: Sacroiliac Joint Injection for Chronic Low Back and Buttock Pain

Sciatica due to pinched nerves

Disk herniations causing pinched nerves will cause sciatica. There are many nonsurgical options to treat this condition.
Read More: Treatment of Sciatica

Chronic muscle pain

Muscle pain is extremely common and can be very painful as well. Only with a thorough examination can this be differentiated from other causes of back pain.
Read More: Chronic Muscle Pain Syndrome

Frequently Asked Questions

Back pain should be evaluated if it lasts longer than a few weeks, keeps returning, interferes with daily activities, or begins radiating into the hips or legs. Persistent pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness can indicate an underlying spinal condition that may benefit from specialized treatment.

Acute back pain typically develops suddenly and lasts for a short period, often due to strain or injury. Chronic back pain generally persists for several months or longer and may involve ongoing structural or nerve-related issues.

Results vary depending on the condition being treated and the type of procedure performed. Some patients experience relief within days, while others notice gradual improvement over several weeks as inflammation decreases and mobility improves.

Not always. Some patients achieve long-lasting relief after a single treatment, while others may benefit from a series of procedures as part of a broader pain management plan. Treatment recommendations are based on individual response and diagnosis.

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Clifton Location
1033 Clifton Ave., Suite 209 Clifton, NJ 07013

Elizabeth Location
240 Williamson St., Suite 304 Elizabeth, NJ 07202

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Thursday: 10:00am – 6:30pm
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