Lingering Neck and Back Pain: Treatment Options Beyond Surgery

Millions of Americans suffer from neck and back pain but aren’t sure what to do to alleviate the pain that can impact their quality of life. Many people express fear about potentially needing spinal surgery. However, surgery, in most instances, is a last resort. You have options.

When to Seek Treatment for Spinal Issues

If you are experiencing the following symptoms, it may be time to make an appointment:

• Suffering from sciatica
• Experiencing leg and/or arm weakness
• Leg/arm sensory changes
• Chronic neck and/or back pain
• Radiculopathy
• Acute neck and/or back strain
• Herniated disc
• Stenosis
• Pinched nerve
• Spasms

Treatment Options for Spinal Issues

• Medications
• Physical therapy
• Spinal epidural steroid injections

If surgery is necessary, you have options there too, including:

• Discectomy
• Laminectomy
• Fusion

Determining the Best Treatment Plan

• Anti-inflammatory medications
• Physical therapy
• Chiropractic
• Massage therapy
• Acupuncture
  

For those who do not respond favorably to these options, epidural spinal cortisone injections would be discussed and considered as a secondary treatment alternative. 

Seeking Treatment

Finding a Spinal Surgeon

Kent Hospital’s state-of-the-art surgical suites and diagnostic tools are specifically designed for spinal interventions. From advanced imaging technologies to robotic-assisted surgery, the hospital invests in cutting-edge resources to enhance the precision and effectiveness of spinal procedures.

To make an appointment with a spinal surgeon, visit: https://www.kentri.org/services/spine-care

Disclaimer: While I am a doctor, I am not your doctor. The content in this blog is for informational and educational purposes only and should not serve as medical advice, consultation, or diagnosis. If you have a medical concern, please consult your healthcare provider, or seek immediate medical treatment.