Laser Spine Institute Ohio

Laser Spine Institute has been the Leader in Endoscopic Spine Surgery™ since opening its first surgical center in Florida in 2005. Now, back and neck pain sufferers in Ohio and throughout the Midwest can take the first step toward relief from back or neck pain by meeting with the renowned medical staff at our newest consultation center in Cincinnati, Ohio. There, you‘ll learn about the many advantages of the minimally invasive, outpatient procedures performed using revolutionary, endoscopic technology at our state-of-the-art surgical centers in Tampa, Florida, Scottsdale, Arizona, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

When to Seek Help at Laser Spine Institute Ohio

Most back and neck pain can be attributed to muscle strain or ligament sprain, conditions which generally heal on their own over time. However, the aging process takes a toll on the anatomical components of the spine, potentially leading to degenerative spine conditions that can produce debilitating pain, tingling, numbness, or muscle weakness. Spinal degeneration can affect all levels of the vertebral column, but is most frequently experienced in the cervical (neck) and lumbar (lower back) regions. Degenerative conditions such as bone spurs, herniated discs, bulging discs, and spinal arthritis jeopardize spinal stability, which can lead to compression or irritation of adjacent nerve roots.

Symptoms of cervical nerve root compression include:

• Sharp or constant pain in the neck, shoulders, or upper back
• Pain or a burning sensation that radiates along the length of a nerve, down the arm and into the hand and fingers
• Pain associated with rotating or twisting the head
• Tightness or stiffness in the neck, shoulders, or upper back
• Tenderness when the area is touched
• Headaches

Symptoms of lumbar nerve root compression (often referred to as sciatica) include:

• Localized pain at the site of the nerve compression
• Constant pain in the upper leg or buttocks
• Radiating pain, or radiculopathy, which shoots down the lower back, the buttocks, and the legs
• Tingling in the buttocks or legs
• Numbness or weakness in the lower back, buttocks, legs, feet, or toes

Spinal Fusion Alternative

The number one goal at Laser Spine Institute is to provide our patients with an alternative to the risks of highly invasive open back or neck surgery. Contact the medical team at Laser Spine Institute Ohio for a complimentary review of an MRI or CT scan to determine whether you are a candidate for a minimally invasive, outpatient procedure to help you rediscover your life without back and neck pain.