{"id":1022,"date":"2023-04-05T10:42:48","date_gmt":"2023-04-05T10:42:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/?page_id=1022"},"modified":"2025-09-12T15:19:41","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T15:19:41","slug":"lower-back-muscle-strain","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/spine-conditions\/lower-back-muscle-strain\/","title":{"rendered":"Lower Back Muscle Strain"},"content":{"rendered":"\n    <section id=\"image-text-block_1b84052f1c967faed68e5253306bb0bc\" class=\"image-text image-text--left   bg-white  image-text--inner   image-text--padding js-animated-text-container \">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"row flex-row flex-center  flex-opposite \">\n                <div class=\"col-lg-6 col-xxs-12 image-text__half image-text__text\">\n                    <div class=\"image-text__text-wrap\">\n                        <h2>Lower Back Strain<\/h2>\n<p>If you suffer from lower back pain, there is a high likelihood that a muscle strain caused it. This happens when the muscles and ligaments that hold your spinal column in place are stretched too far, resulting in a rip or tear in the muscle. The spine will then become less stable and will put pressure on the nerves in your back.<\/p>\n<p>While the lower back is where most of the pain resides, nerves run throughout your entire back, so other pain is possible if the issue is left untreated.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/contact\/\">Schedule an Appointment<\/a><\/p>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is the difference between a strained back and a pulled back muscle?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"A lower back muscle strain is what happens when the muscles and ligaments in the lower back are overstretched, leading to a rip or tear. It's often referred to colloquially as a 'pulled back muscle,' so they are essentially the same condition.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What are the common symptoms of a lower back muscle strain?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Common symptoms include localized pain, stiffness, and muscle spasms in the back. The pain may worsen with movement, coughing, or sneezing, and can sometimes radiate into the buttocks and thighs. It can also cause difficulty with bending, walking, or standing up straight.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is the best way to treat a lower back muscle strain at home?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"For initial home treatment, apply ice to the area to reduce swelling, then switch to heat after a couple of days. Over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications and light stretches can also help. For more persistent pain, a doctor may recommend physical therapy, massage, or prescription medication.\"\n      }\n    }\n  ]\n}<\/p>\n<p><\/script><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-7 col-sm-9 col-xxs-12 image-text__half image-text__img\">\n                    <div class=\"animated-image js-animated-image\">\n                                                    <div class=\"image-text__img-video\">\n                                <span class=\"js-animated-image-overlay animated-image-overlay\"><\/span>\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/back-pain-exam-17aaa350-1.jpeg\" class=\"object-fit--cover\" alt=\"Doctor examining patient who is pointing out where they are having pain in their back\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/back-pain-exam-17aaa350-1.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/back-pain-exam-17aaa350-1-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/back-pain-exam-17aaa350-1-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/back-pain-exam-17aaa350-1-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/back-pain-exam-17aaa350-1-1067x600.jpeg 1067w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/>                            <\/div>                         \n\n                            <div class=\"image-text__img-wrap\">\n                                                                    <div class=\"image-text__img-left\">\n                                        <span class=\"js-animated-image-overlay animated-image-overlay\"><\/span>\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/lumepisteroid_0000_00_11_15-07148bab.jpg\" class=\"object-fit--cover\" alt=\"Skeletal Outline of Spine that is Highlighting Pain Area\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/lumepisteroid_0000_00_11_15-07148bab.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/lumepisteroid_0000_00_11_15-07148bab-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/lumepisteroid_0000_00_11_15-07148bab-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/lumepisteroid_0000_00_11_15-07148bab-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/lumepisteroid_0000_00_11_15-07148bab-1067x600.jpg 1067w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/>                                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"image-text__img-right\">\n                                        <span class=\"js-animated-image-overlay animated-image-overlay\"><\/span>\n                                        <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/spine-anatomy-model-17f643ef.jpeg\" class=\"object-fit--cover\" alt=\"Doctor pointing out areas on a human spine model\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/spine-anatomy-model-17f643ef.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/spine-anatomy-model-17f643ef-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/spine-anatomy-model-17f643ef-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/spine-anatomy-model-17f643ef-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/spine-anatomy-model-17f643ef-1067x600.jpeg 1067w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                                            <\/div> \n\n                                            <\/div> <!-- image animation wrapper -->\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n        <section id=\"wysiwyg-block_ce842d76d329900168fd3055339b4401\" class=\"wysiwyg bg-light-grey section-padding  js-animated-text-container\">\n\n            \n        \t<div class=\"container\">\n        \t\t<div class=\"row\">\n                                \t\t\t<div class=\"col-md-10 col-md-offset-1\">\n                            \t\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg__content\">\n        \t\t\t\t\t<h2>What Causes Lower Back Strain?<\/h2>\n<p>There are a few ways the back muscles can tear. This can happen in one big event, or the muscles could become fragile over time and rip with the slightest movement. Age is undoubtedly a factor to consider \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ninds.nih.gov\/low-back-pain-fact-sheet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ages 30 and above<\/a> often see their first bout of low back pain \u2014 but it can happen to anyone at any time.<\/p>\n<p>The following events can trigger or contribute to a lower back strain:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lifting heavy objects improperly<\/li>\n<li>Falling<\/li>\n<li>Excessive physical exertion<\/li>\n<li>Poor posture<\/li>\n<li>Emotional stress or tension<\/li>\n<li>Lack of physical fitness<\/li>\n<li>Obesity<\/li>\n<li>Immobility<\/li>\n<li>Severe coughing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/contact\/\">Schedule an Appointment<\/a><\/p>\n\n                                                        \n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n        \t\t\t<\/div>\n        \t\t<\/div>\n        \t<\/div>\n\n               \n        \t\n        <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n    <section id=\"full-width-img-block_e07eaab0154a8922c64fff5f6f313a56\" class=\"full-width-image-text  full-width-image-text--direct-overlay full-width-image-text--left js-animated-text-container js-scale-down-wrapper\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/low-back-strain-49376e45.jpeg\" class=\"full-width-image-text__img js-scale-down-item \" alt=\"Man sitting and gripping his back in pain\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/low-back-strain-49376e45.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/low-back-strain-49376e45-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/low-back-strain-49376e45-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/low-back-strain-49376e45-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/low-back-strain-49376e45-1067x600.jpeg 1067w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/>    \n        <div class=\"container\">\n                            <div class=\"row\">\n                    <div class=\"col-lg-6 \"> \n            \n                <div class=\"full-width-image-text__content  \">\n                                            <h2 class=\"full-width-image-text__headline\">Symptoms of Lower Back Muscle Strain<\/h2>\n                                                            <div class=\"full-width-image-text__description\">\n                    <p>If you have a muscle strain in your lower back, you likely feel:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pain and stiffness in your whole back.<\/li>\n<li>Pain getting worse when moving, coughing or sneezing.<\/li>\n<li>Radiating pain from the lower back, through the buttocks and into the back of the thighs.<\/li>\n<li>Back muscle spasms.<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty walking, bending over or standing straight.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are experiencing bladder or bowel issues or numbness in your legs along with back pain, that may be a sign of cauda equina syndrome or compression of the spinal cord, by a herniated disc in the low back. 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Most cases will heal on their own over time, but you can do some things to speed up the process.<\/p>\n\n                                                            <div class=\"fx-accordion js-accordion\">\n                                    <div class=\"accordion-wrapper\">\n                                                                                    <article class=\"fx-accordion__panel js-accordion-item\" data-accordion-id=\"0\">\n                                               <button class=\"fx-accordion__panel__toggle js-accordion-headline\" type=\"button\" data-accordion-id=\"0\">Ice or Heat<\/button>\n                                               <div class=\"fx-accordion__panel__content\">\n                                                    <p>Initially, apply ice \u2014 wrapped in a towel \u2014 to the sore region on your back for 10 to 20 minutes to reduce swelling. After two or three days, switch to heat for the same amount of time, but be careful not to leave it on any longer to prevent burns.<\/p>\n                                               <\/div>\n                                            <\/article>\n                                                                                    <article class=\"fx-accordion__panel js-accordion-item\" data-accordion-id=\"1\">\n                                               <button class=\"fx-accordion__panel__toggle js-accordion-headline\" type=\"button\" data-accordion-id=\"1\">Anti-Inflammatories or Other Medications<\/button>\n                                               <div class=\"fx-accordion__panel__content\">\n                                                    <p>Turning to anti-inflammatories or other drugs for back pain should only be done by your doctor\u2019s recommendation. Over-the-counter options will help but should only be taken occasionally. Prescription painkillers and muscle relaxants have also been effective.<\/p>\n                                               <\/div>\n                                            <\/article>\n                                                                                    <article class=\"fx-accordion__panel js-accordion-item\" data-accordion-id=\"2\">\n                                               <button class=\"fx-accordion__panel__toggle js-accordion-headline\" type=\"button\" data-accordion-id=\"2\">Massage<\/button>\n                                               <div class=\"fx-accordion__panel__content\">\n                                                    <p>Use this opportunity to take a spa day. Getting a massage or using pain relieving creams can help relax tense muscles around the affected area.<\/p>\n                                               <\/div>\n                                            <\/article>\n                                                                                    <article class=\"fx-accordion__panel js-accordion-item\" data-accordion-id=\"3\">\n                                               <button class=\"fx-accordion__panel__toggle js-accordion-headline\" type=\"button\" data-accordion-id=\"3\">Physical Therapy<\/button>\n                                               <div class=\"fx-accordion__panel__content\">\n                                                    <p>Utilizing physical therapy services for strained muscles is a helpful way to regain independence. Physical therapists will assist you by curating specific exercises to strengthen the muscles in your back and prevent another occurrence of back strain. Resting your back is only recommended for brief periods \u2014 bed rest can worsen the issue.<\/p>\n                                               <\/div>\n                                            <\/article>\n                                                                                    <article class=\"fx-accordion__panel js-accordion-item\" data-accordion-id=\"4\">\n                                               <button class=\"fx-accordion__panel__toggle js-accordion-headline\" type=\"button\" data-accordion-id=\"4\">Surgery<\/button>\n                                               <div class=\"fx-accordion__panel__content\">\n                                                    <p><p>Doctors will usually try the least-invasive option first. However, in more extreme cases, back muscle strain may require surgery. Surgeries usually treat an underlying condition that has led to lower back pain.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>At Desert Institute for Spine Care, we offer several <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/spine-treatments\/\">surgeries<\/a> to treat various conditions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/spine-treatments\/artificial-disc-replacement-surgery\/\">Artificial disc replacement<\/a> will replace a spinal disc that is inflamed and causing pain in your lower back.<\/li>\r\n    <li>An <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/spine-treatments\/selective-endoscopic-discectomy\/\">endoscopic discectomy<\/a> will remove a herniated disc or bone spur in your spine to reduce pressure and nerve inflammation.<\/li>\r\n    <li>Take advantage of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/spine-treatments\/personalized-pain-mapping\/\">Personalized Pain Mapping<\/a> approach to find the direct cause of your lower back pain and target it with appropriate treatment.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/p>\n                                               <\/div>\n                                            <\/article>\n                                                                             <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                        \n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n        \t\t\t<\/div>\n        \t\t<\/div>\n        \t<\/div>\n\n               \n        \t\n        <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n    <section id=\"image-text-block_86064401370b31696c9ee6be0c74af28\" class=\"image-text image-text--left   bg-white  image-text--inner   image-text--padding js-animated-text-container \">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"row flex-row flex-center  flex-opposite \">\n                <div class=\"col-lg-6 col-xxs-12 image-text__half image-text__text\">\n                    <div class=\"image-text__text-wrap\">\n                        <h2>How to Prevent Back Strain<\/h2>\n<p>Physical therapy will teach you exercises to prevent another back strain, but how can you prevent it in the first place?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stop physical exercise if you are starting to feel pain in your lower back \u2014 don\u2019t try to push through it.<\/li>\n<li>Stretch and strengthen your back muscles regularly.<\/li>\n<li>Sleep on your back or your side \u2014 not on your stomach.<\/li>\n<li>When lifting a heavy object, bend at your knees, not your waist.<\/li>\n<li>Make good posture a habit \u2014 especially when sitting, standing and walking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/contact\/\">Schedule an Appointment<\/a><\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-7 col-sm-9 col-xxs-12 image-text__half image-text__img\">\n                    <div class=\"animated-image js-animated-image\">\n                                                    <div class=\"image-text__img-video\">\n     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class=\"card__description\">\n                                                    <p>The Desert Institute for Spine Care (DISC) is proud to announce that Dr. Christopher Yeung,MD; Dr. Justin Field, MD; and Dr. Nima Salari, MD have been recognized as PhoenixMagazine Top Doctors 2026\u2014a distinguished honor that reflects their continued leadership,innovation, and commitment to delivering exceptional spine patient care in Phoenix andthroughout Arizona. This year\u2019s award is [&hellip;]<\/p>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"card__bottom\">\n                                            <button class=\"card__cta btn btn-tertiary\" type=\"button\">Read More<\/button>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/a>\n                                                                                                        <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"card-btn\">\n                                    <a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/about-us\/blog\/\">View More<\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/article>\n                                        <article class=\"tab-accordion__panel js-tab-accordion-panel js-tab-accordion-panel1 \" data-tab-id=\"resource-preview-1\">\n                        <div class=\"tab-accordion__panel__content\">\n                                                        <div class=\"cards\">\n                                <div class=\"card-items-slider js-card-items-slider\">\n                                                                                                            <a class=\"card card--link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/blog\/desert-institute-for-spine-care-surgeonsnamed-phoenix-magazine-top-doctors-2026\/\">\n                                        <div class=\"card__top\">\n                                            <div class=\"card__img-wrap\">\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Top-Doc-Logo-NEW-no-year.png\" class=\"card__img\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Top-Doc-Logo-NEW-no-year.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Top-Doc-Logo-NEW-no-year-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Top-Doc-Logo-NEW-no-year-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Top-Doc-Logo-NEW-no-year-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Top-Doc-Logo-NEW-no-year-900x600.png 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/>                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"card__details\">\n                                                <h5>March 2, 2026<\/h5>\n                                                <h3 class=\"card__title\">Desert Institute for Spine Care SurgeonsNamed Phoenix Magazine Top Doctors 2026<\/h3>\n                                                <div class=\"card__description\">\n                                                    <p>The Desert Institute for Spine Care (DISC) is proud to announce that Dr. Christopher Yeung,MD; Dr. Justin Field, MD; and Dr. Nima Salari, MD have been recognized as PhoenixMagazine Top Doctors 2026\u2014a distinguished honor that reflects their continued leadership,innovation, and commitment to delivering exceptional spine patient care in Phoenix andthroughout Arizona. This year\u2019s award is [&hellip;]<\/p>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"card__bottom\">\n                                            <button class=\"card__cta btn btn-tertiary\" type=\"button\">Read More<\/button>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/a>\n                                                                                                            <a class=\"card card--link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/blog\/recognition-for-excellence-our-disc-spine-surgeons-named-castle-connolly-top-doctors-for-2026\/\">\n                                        <div class=\"card__top\">\n                                            <div class=\"card__img-wrap\">\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"701\" height=\"897\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/B0001494.jpg\" class=\"card__img\" alt=\"DISC Signage In Front of Building\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/B0001494.jpg 701w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/B0001494-234x300.jpg 234w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/B0001494-469x600.jpg 469w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px\" \/>                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"card__details\">\n                                                <h5>January 29, 2026<\/h5>\n                                                <h3 class=\"card__title\">Recognition for Excellence: Our DISC Spine Surgeons Named Castle Connolly \u201cTop Doctors for 2026\u201d<\/h3>\n                                                <div class=\"card__description\">\n                                                    <p>At Desert Institute for Spine Care (DISC) in Phoenix, Arizona, excellence in spine surgery isour standard of care. We are proud to recognize our esteemed spine surgeons for earning theCastle Connolly Top Doctor honors for 2026, the most respected peer-reviewed award inAmerican medicine.Castle Connelly\u2019s Top Doctors gives recognition to physicians who are nominated consistentlyby their [&hellip;]<\/p>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"card__bottom\">\n                                            <button class=\"card__cta btn btn-tertiary\" type=\"button\">Read More<\/button>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/a>\n                                                                                                            <a class=\"card card--link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/blog\/disc-surgeons-named-100-best-doctors-in-az-2026\/\">\n                                        <div class=\"card__top\">\n                                            <div class=\"card__img-wrap\">\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"226\" height=\"78\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/disc-logo-full.svg\" class=\"card__img placeholder-image\" alt=\"Desert Institute for Spine Care logo\" \/>                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"card__details\">\n                                                <h5>November 13, 2025<\/h5>\n                                                <h3 class=\"card__title\">DISC Surgeons Named 100 Best Doctors in AZ 2026<\/h3>\n                                                <div class=\"card__description\">\n                                                    <p><\/p>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"card__bottom\">\n                                            <button class=\"card__cta btn btn-tertiary\" type=\"button\">Read More<\/button>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/a>\n                                                                                                            <a class=\"card card--link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/blog\/disc-surgeons-awarded-americas-leading-doctors-for-2025\/\">\n                                        <div class=\"card__top\">\n                                            <div class=\"card__img-wrap\">\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2240\" height=\"1260\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Americas-Leading-Doctors.png\" class=\"card__img\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Americas-Leading-Doctors.png 2240w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Americas-Leading-Doctors-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Americas-Leading-Doctors-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Americas-Leading-Doctors-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Americas-Leading-Doctors-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Americas-Leading-Doctors-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Americas-Leading-Doctors-1067x600.png 1067w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2240px) 100vw, 2240px\" \/>                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"card__details\">\n                                                <h5>August 6, 2025<\/h5>\n                                                <h3 class=\"card__title\">DISC Surgeons Awarded &#8211; America&#8217;s Leading Doctors for 2025<\/h3>\n                                                <div class=\"card__description\">\n                                                    <p>Celebrating Excellence: Drs. Chris Yeung, Justin Field, and Nima Salari Named America\u2019s Leading Doctors 2025 We are thrilled to announce that Drs. Chris Yeung, Justin Field, and Nima Salari have been recognized among America\u2019s Leading Doctors 2025! This prestigious honor highlights their exceptional expertise and dedication to advancing healthcare in their respective specialties. Publication Date: [&hellip;]<\/p>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"card__bottom\">\n                                            <button class=\"card__cta btn btn-tertiary\" type=\"button\">Read More<\/button>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/a>\n                                                                                                            <a class=\"card card--link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/blog\/congratulations-dr-field\/\">\n                                        <div class=\"card__top\">\n                                            <div class=\"card__img-wrap\">\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Field-Barricade-pic-1.jpeg\" class=\"card__img\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Field-Barricade-pic-1.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Field-Barricade-pic-1-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Field-Barricade-pic-1-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Field-Barricade-pic-1-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Field-Barricade-pic-1-600x600.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"card__details\">\n                                                <h5>July 16, 2025<\/h5>\n                                                <h3 class=\"card__title\">Congratulations Dr. Field<\/h3>\n                                                <div class=\"card__description\">\n                                                    <p>Congratulations to Dr. Justin Field on recently passing the milestone of 25 patients treated with Barricaid, a pioneering\u00a0annular closure device\u00a0(ACD)\u00a0and earning the distinction of Barricaid Gold Center of Excellence! This 50 year old female patient is a flight attendant who suffered a disc herniation at L5-S1. Dr. Field performed a discectomy with Barricaid to relieve [&hellip;]<\/p>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"card__bottom\">\n                                            <button class=\"card__cta btn btn-tertiary\" type=\"button\">Read More<\/button>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/a>\n                                                                                                            <a class=\"card card--link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/blog\/castle-connollys-national-top-doctor-2024\/\">\n                                        <div class=\"card__top\">\n                                            <div class=\"card__img-wrap\">\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"852\" height=\"321\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/castle.png\" class=\"card__img\" alt=\"Top Doctors castle Connelly\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/castle.png 852w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/castle-300x113.png 300w, https:\/\/www.sciatica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/castle-768x289.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px\" \/>                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"card__details\">\n                                                <h5>April 5, 2024<\/h5>\n                                                <h3 class=\"card__title\">Castle Connolly\u2019s National Top Doctor 2024<\/h3>\n                                                <div class=\"card__description\">\n                                                    <p><\/p>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                    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                                        <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"card__details\">\n                                                <h5>February 8, 2024<\/h5>\n                                                <h3 class=\"card__title\">Dr. Wang Receives Top Doctor 2024 Award<\/h3>\n                                                <div class=\"card__description\">\n                                                    <p><\/p>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"card__bottom\">\n                                            <button class=\"card__cta btn btn-tertiary\" type=\"button\">Read More<\/button>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/a>\n                                                                                        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