Back Pain Specialist Katy TX
                     Back Pain Specialist Katy TX 
Arista Wellness Center
23230 Red River Drive
Katy, TX 77494
Phone: 281.245.0407
Anatomy of the back
The back and the spine are some of the most complex structures in the entire 
body,  composed of vertebral discs, tendons, ligaments, muscles, and bone. You 
can have injuries or mechanical issues in any part of the intricate structure of 
the spine, which can cause pain. The spine is classified by four regions:
 Cervical – Neck, made up of seven vertebrae
 Thoracic – Upper back,made up of 12 vertebrae
 Lumbar -Lower back,made up of five vertebrae
 Sacral region – Located below the low back and made up of 5 vertebrae
Statistics about back pain
Back pain is another one of the most commonly cited locations of pain in the 
human body. It is estimated that about 80% of adults in the United States will 
experience some sort of back pain over the course of their lives.
Back pain is the single leading cause of disability world-wide, and is one of the 
most common reasons that people miss work and file work-related disabilities 
claims.
Most Common Types of Back Pain
The back is one of the most commonly injured regions of the body and injury can 
result in anything from overuse or poor posture, to sitting or standing in a way 
that isn’t healthy for your spine.
The most commonly cited injured region of the back is low back pain, but back 
pain can occur in any region of the back. Pulled muscles, , sprained ligaments, 
strained tendons, or slip discs in your spine can all lead to pain.
Acute vs. Chronic Back Pain
Depending on the nature of your injury and how long it has lasted, you could either have 
acute or chronic back pain. If symptoms last less than three months, it is an acute injury. 
Any symptoms of back pain that last longer three months can be identified as chronic 
pain. The range of spine pain can span from mild to severe, and can either be 
intermittent or constant pain. Back pain can be a severe health condition that should be 
taken seriously. It can dramatically impact the quality of life that you have, how you are 
able to move, what you are able to do, and the dependence or independence that you 
have in your life. Severe or debilitating back pain can also cause psychological issues like 
depression.
If you are suffering from low back pain, see a doctor that specializes in back pain for an 
accurate diagnose and explore treatment options. Search Back Pain Doctor Katy TX, and 
visit our website https://aristawellnesscenter.com/backhip/ for a general information 
request or feel free to give us a call and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Disc Herniation
Between each of the vertebrae in your spine are vertebral discs. These discs 
provide additional support and shock absorption for the spine. Each disc is 
composed of an inner layer ( nucleus) and an outer fibrous layer (annulus 
fibrosis). A disc can herniate or rupture when the inner layer of the disc breaks 
through a weakened portion of the outer layer. Rupturing can  irritate nearby 
nerves in the spine which can cause numbness, pain, or weakness in either your 
lower or upper extremities. Disc herniation can occur in any region of the spine, 
but it is most commonly suffered in the lumbar region.
Contact us
Arista Wellness Center
23230 Red River Drive
Katy, TX 77494
Phone: 281.245.0407
Website: https://aristawellnesscenter.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AristaWellnessCenter/