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Lower Back Pain

Non-Surgical Care & Specialist Relief
in East Brunswick & Fort Lee, NJ

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If you are struggling with lower back pain, simple daily habits like tying your shoes, driving to work, or getting out of bed in the morning can turn into painful hurdles. Whether your discomfort started suddenly after lifting something heavy or has built up over years of wear and tear, persistent lower back pain rarely resolves on its own without targeted medical care.

When back pain lasts longer than a few weeks, it typically points to a structural issue within the lumbar spine. At Central Pain & Spine, our fellowship-trained physicians, Dr. Saad Riaz and Dr. Donghwan Lee, deliver precise, diagnosis-first care. We specialize in identifying the exact origin of your pain so we can treat the root cause directly, helping you avoid major surgery and return to the activities you love.

SYMPTOMS

How Lower Back Pain Affects Your Daily Life

Living with lower back pain presents differently for everyone. During your initial consultation at our East Brunswick or Fort Lee office, our doctors look beyond basic symptoms to understand how your condition limits your daily routine. Common patterns include:

Sharp or aching pain along the beltline
Worsens when bending, lifting, or twisting.
Lower back stiffness
Leaves you feeling rigid after sitting at a desk or driving for extended periods.
Sciatica and radiating nerve discomfort
Burning, electric, or tingling sensations extending into the buttocks, hips, thighs, or calves.
Postural fatigue
Standing or walking for more than 15 minutes causes a heavy, aching pressure that forces you to sit down.

CAUSES

Common Causes of Lower Back Pain

The lumbar spine carries much of your body’s weight, making its discs, joints, and nerves vulnerable to stress and degeneration. Accurate diagnosis is critical for managing spinal disorders. We evaluate and treat a comprehensive range of conditions causing lower back pain, including:

01
Lumbar Herniated & Bulging Discs
When a spinal disc bulges or ruptures, its inner gel can press directly against nearby nerve roots, triggering localized discomfort and radiating leg symptoms.
02
Sciatica (Lumbar Radiculopathy)
Occurs when the large sciatic nerve becomes pinched near the spine, causing shooting pain, numbness, or weakness down the leg.
03
Spinal Stenosis
Age-related narrowing of the spinal canal that places pressure on exiting nerves, causing heavy, aching pain while walking.
04
Facet Joint Arthritis
Wear and tear in the stabilizing joints at the back of each vertebra, leading to localized lumbar aching that worsens when leaning backward.

TREATMENTS

Advanced Non-Surgical Lower Back Pain Treatments

Major surgery is rarely the first step. At Central Pain & Spine, we emphasize modern interventional treatments that deliver targeted relief for lower back pain with minimal downtime:

Epidural Steroid Injections

Real-time fluoroscopy (X-ray) guided injections that deliver anti-inflammatory medication around irritated nerve roots to calm severe sciatica and disc pain.

Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)

Gentle thermal energy used to temporarily deactivate pain-sensing nerves in arthritic facet joints, providing sustained relief for 6 to 12 months or longer.

Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression

An outpatient procedure designed for lumbar spinal stenosis that removes excess ligament tissue to restore space in the spinal canal.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Your Path to Relief Begins With a Comprehensive Evaluation

1
History & symptom review
We map when your pain started, what triggers it, and how it limits your day.
2
Imaging & physical exam
Prior MRIs and X-rays are reviewed alongside a hands-on exam to isolate the pain generator.
3
Your step-by-step care plan
A clear plan built around your goals — starting with the least invasive option that works.

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Take the First Step Toward Relief

Stop letting lower back pain dictate your daily routine. Our specialists are here to help you explore advanced treatment options tailored to your needs.

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