Is Your Back Pain More Than Just a Strain?
- Justin Faye, MD

- Aug 7
- 2 min read

Everyone experiences occasional back pain, but when it becomes persistent or severe, it may signal something more serious. At Dr. Justin Faye's clinic in McAllen, Texas, patients receive expert evaluation and customized treatment for all types of back pain - so they can get back to doingwhat they love.
What Causes Back Pain?
Back pain can arise from a wide range of issues:
Muscle strain or injury
Herniated or bulging discs
Spinal stenosis
Degenerative disc disease
Facet joint inflammation
Sciatica or pinched nerves
It may start gradually or suddenly - and the pain may be sharp, aching or even radiate down the legs.
When Should You See a Specialist?
If your back pain is:
Lasting longer than six weeks
Causing numbness or tingling
Worsening at night or after rest
Making it difficult to walk or stand
Following an accident or fall
... it's time to consult a pain medicine specialist like Dr. Faye.
How Dr. Faye Can Help
After a thorough evaluation, Dr. Faye may recommend one or more of the following:
Epidural steroid injections to reduce inflammation
Facet joint or sacroiliac joint injections for targeted relief
Nerve blocks to stop pain signals at the source
Radiofrequency ablation to disrupt chronic pain pathways
Medication management to support short-term or long-term care
Each treatment plan is tailored to your lifestyle, health history, and comfort level.
Back pain shouldn't stop you from living life.
Let Dr. Faye help you discover effective, non-surgical options for relief.
Schedule an appointment today to start your journey back to better health at (956) 627-6445.
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