Spine Problems

Back injuries, and more specifically those of the spine, have become a problem that is affecting more and more people around the world. The passing of the years, accidents, overexertion, and bad posture in everyday life are the causes of the problem.

What is spinal surgery?

Spinal surgery consists of performing surgery to correct possible structural abnormalities.Spine surgery allows surgeons to decompress, move and fix vertebral structures, and replace them if necessary. Back surgery is an option to consider when conservative treatments have not worked and the pain remains persistent and prevents the development of a normal life.

How do you know when you need spine surgery?

When someone comes to us with extreme symptoms, we almost always suggest they first get an evaluation by their primary care physician. If a person is experiencing low back pain or neck pain, we will usually watch them over time and encourage them to maintain good, stable physical activity to see if the issue is resolved. If the issue is not resolved with physical activity, over the counter treatments, or pain management and anti-inflammatory medication, the next step would be to see a doctor for an evaluation. Many patients with spine problems can be treated non-surgically. Physical therapy, home exercises, medication, and oftentimes spinal injections are recommended prior to considering surgery. If the problem still isn’t resolved, then surgery becomes a good option.