Images
(6)-
Intervertebral disk -
Pulsed radiofrequency neurotomy -
Radiofrequency lesioning -
Spinal anatomy - see all
Video
(13)-
Video: Why pursue a multifaceted approach to treatment?
-
Video: For younger people, what makes a person a good candidate for spinal fusion or other aggressive treatment?
-
Video: How can psychological factors contribute to low back pain?
-
Video: When should a person see his or her doctor?
- see all
Mayo Clinic Health Manager
Get free personalized health guidance for you and your family.
Get StartedVideo
Video: What strategies can people use on their own to try to deal with chronic nonspecific back pain when it first occurs?
By Mayo Clinic staffTranscript
Randy Shelerud, M.D., Mayo Clinic specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation
To specifically address the pain, many patients have found that simple treatments such as ice massage or heat of various kinds can be helpful. Others rely on menthol-base creams over-the-counter, and others will enter into some alternative medicine treatments, such as massage therapy, manipulation or spinal adjustments or a whole host of bracing options or medications can be used.