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Kent C Doan, MD (Orthopedics)
Dr Doan Graduated from the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine and completed residency training in Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Colorado. He completed additional fellowship training in Orthopedic Sports Medicine at the prestigious Steadman Clinic and Steadman Philippon Research Institute in Vail, Colorado. He is a practicing Orthopedic Surgeon who specializes in complex and revision knee and shoulder surgery at the Kansas City Orthopedic Institute. He also holds an assistant professorship at the University of Kansas City.
Tomohiro Hamahata, MD (Orthopedics)
Dr. Hamahata graduated from the Jikei University of Medical Science. After working at Asanokawa General Hospital and Kosei Chuo Hospital, he joined the Department of Orthopedics at Asakusa Hospital in April 2021, specializing in general orthopedics and joint replacement surgery.
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What is Low Back Pain?
Low back pain is very common, affecting more than 80% of people at least once in their lifetime. It is usually not serious and often resolves on its own. Risk factors include smoking, obesity, older age, female sex, physically strenuous or sedentary work, stress, and mental health issues. Causes range from muscular pains to menstrual problems, injury, slipped disc, nerve disease, spine disease, or inflammatory conditions.
Typical Symptoms of Low Back Pain
Low back pain
Low back pain worsens when sitting down
Lower back pain when lifting heavy things or slouching
Low back pain is worsened when getting up from sitting or lying position
Pain changes with posture
Low back pain when standing straight
Primarily engaged in work that requires standing
Back pain improves with exercise
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Low Back Pain
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Do you have lower back pain?
Does sitting make your low back pain worse?
Does your low back pain worsen with lifting or leaning forward?
Does your low back pain worsen with movement?
Does your pain change with different positions or postures?
Treatmentof Low Back Pain
Low back pain typically resolves with rest, over-the-counter medication, and sometimes physical therapy. If the pain is severe, radiates down the leg, or doesn't improve with rest or home treatment, medical attention is required to rule out serious causes. The doctor may use advanced imaging such as CT or MRI to identify and treat the cause of the back pain.
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Reviewed By:
Kent C Doan, MD (Orthopedics)
Dr Doan Graduated from the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine and completed residency training in Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Colorado. He completed additional fellowship training in Orthopedic Sports Medicine at the prestigious Steadman Clinic and Steadman Philippon Research Institute in Vail, Colorado. He is a practicing Orthopedic Surgeon who specializes in complex and revision knee and shoulder surgery at the Kansas City Orthopedic Institute. He also holds an assistant professorship at the University of Kansas City.
Tomohiro Hamahata, MD (Orthopedics)
Dr. Hamahata graduated from the Jikei University of Medical Science. After working at Asanokawa General Hospital and Kosei Chuo Hospital, he joined the Department of Orthopedics at Asakusa Hospital in April 2021, specializing in general orthopedics and joint replacement surgery.
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