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The Experts at LSI Can Offer Lower Back Pain Relief

The Experts at LSI Can Offer Lower Back Pain Relief

Many patients believe that the only way they can achieve lower back pain relief is through a highly invasive surgery that will require months of rehabilitation, but the award-winning team of surgeons at Laser Spine Institute (LSI) would like you to know that this is not your only option. We prioritize patient care and patient education, and we believe that learning about your condition and its possible treatments—both surgical and non-surgical—is the first step in combating neck and back pain.

Although discomfort in your lower back can be due to a variety of causes, the most common cause is degenerative disc disease, which is a condition related to aging. A lifetime of movements involving the lower back takes its toll, and eventually, the protective discs between our spinal vertebrae begin to degrade. As this happens, we can be left with painful lower back conditions such as herniated discs, bulging discs, osteoarthritis, spinal stenosis, bone spurs, and others.

Thankfully for many people, lower back pain relief is within reach and can be achieved using a variety of non-surgical treatments. Once you talk to your physician or orthopedist about your symptoms, he or she may suggest a regimen of conservative treatments, including:

  • Over-the-counter and/or prescription pain medication
  • Epidural steroid injections of the slow-release hormone, cortisone
  • Gentle, low-impact exercise
  • Physical therapy or chiropractic work
  • Hot and cold compresses
  • Holistic treatments, such as yoga, acupuncture, or acupressure

Although it’s always important to try non-invasive methods of lower back pain relief before you decide to undergo a surgical procedure, conservative therapies may not prove effective for every individual. That’s when Laser Spine Institute (LSI) can help—we specialize in minimally invasive surgeries that have proven to be exceptionally successful. Our expert surgeons use endoscopic technology, which allows us to pinpoint the source of spine pain so that we can treat the problem effectively, without muscle trauma or nerve damage.

Contact us today for a free review of your MRI or CT scan.

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