What
common treatments are given when there are no broken bones?
If x-rays have determined that you have no broken bones, it is very common that you will be prescribed physical therapy, a muscle relaxant, and/or a pain medication. The doctor often will wait to see if your injury will resolve with time. These treatments are often referred to as “conservative care”.
If these treatments do not resolve the problem and the doctor has not yet already ordered further diagnostic testing, the doctor will usually order them at this time. There are various clinical and radiographic, diagnostic tests that can help doctors determine the cause of your pain.
In addition to x-rays (which primarily address bony structures) doctors may order an Electromyography or EMG (a procedure which involves testing the electrical activity of muscles and is usually ordered in conjunction with other tests) More commonly they would order a Magnetic Resonance Imaging or MRIs (a noninvasive test that provides a detailed picture of organs, soft tissue, and all other internal body structures). These tests will determine if the condition warrants surgical intervention. There are many types of back surgery, all dependent upon test findings.
The image below demonstrates how a slipped or herniated disk can aggravate a nerve rout and cause pain or numbness down the leg.
As you can see below, there are several muscles crossing over a person’s neck area.
Muscle strains and sprains can chronic or even permanent conditions.
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