Vertebrogenic low back pain happens when the vertebral endplates in your spine become damaged. Your endplates are protective layers between your vertebral bones and the disks that cushion them. Vertebrogenic pain is distinct from other types of chronic low back pain .
How do you treat vertebrogenic pain?+
Your doctor likely will suggest common pain treatments like nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), muscle relaxants, or physical therapy at first. If these treatments don’t work after 6 months, your doctor might try a procedure called a basivertebral nerve ablation .
