Joseph Amos MD

Vertebrogenic Low Back Pain

What is Vertebrogenic Low Back Pain?

Vertebrogenic Low Back Pain, also called simply Low Back Pain, is axial low back pain that is midline and worse with prolonged sitting or activity, often without radicular symptoms.

What causes Vertebrogenic Low Back Pain?

This type of back pain arises from degenerative changes in vertebral endplates leading to inflammation. This inflammatory areas are seen and referred to as Modic changes on imaging.

What do patients commonly experience?

Patients often report increase in low back pain symptoms with prolonged sitting or bending forward, which places more pressure on the inflamed areas.

How is it diagnosed?

The first step to diagnose vertebrogenic low back pain is to perform a thorough physical examination and carefully consider your medical and family history.

How is it treated?

Some of the treatments for Vertebrogenic Low Back Pain include:

  • Pain management
  • Physical therapy
  • Basivertebral nerve ablation
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