Back pain

Back pain can arise from muscles, joints, discs and other structures. A painful back does not automatically mean a herniated disc or a need for surgery. Understanding when the pain began and how it affects you helps guide assessment.

Symptoms and reasons to seek assessment

Pain may remain in the back or travel into a leg. Note any tingling, weakness, fever, injury or changes in walking. These details matter more than trying to match your symptoms to a single internet diagnosis.

Assessment and treatment considerations

An examination checks movement and, when appropriate, nerve function. Imaging is selected when it can help clarify the diagnosis or change management. Treatment may include adapted activity, rehabilitation and individually selected medication. Surgery has specific indications; it is not the default response to ordinary back pain.

Prepare for an assessment in Matamoros

Bring available studies and reports, a list of medications and a short account of how symptoms affect your daily life. Write down what you would like treatment to improve. Ask which findings explain the concern, what options are reasonable and when progress should be reviewed.

You can learn about our spine care service in Matamoros or browse patient information before contacting the team. A message requests information; the clinic will confirm appointment availability with you.

Frequently asked question

Do I need an MRI for every episode of back pain?

No. The clinician decides whether imaging is useful after reviewing symptoms, examination findings and warning signs.

Medical information

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General patient information. This article cannot diagnose a condition or replace an individual medical assessment. No treatment result is guaranteed.