Lower Back

Chronic Low Back Pain

Persistent pain in the lumbar spine — the most common reason patients seek pain care.

Understanding it

Low back pain lasting more than three months usually has an identifiable driver — facet joint arthritis, disc degeneration, nerve irritation, or muscular dysfunction. A precise diagnosis is what separates effective treatment from an endless cycle of temporary fixes. Dr. Iyer combines a hands-on exam, imaging review, and, when needed, diagnostic blocks to identify the true pain generator before treating it.

When to seek care

If back pain has limited your activity for more than a few weeks, or over-the-counter measures and rest haven't helped, an evaluation can shortcut months of trial and error.

How Dr. Iyer treats it