Spinal Arthritis Treatment
Spinal Arthritis Treatment
Spinal arthritis treatment is geared primarily toward managing symptoms, rather than reversing the condition. That is because there is no known cure for spinal arthritis, which is the age-related degeneration of the spine‘s joints. While this may sound dire, it‘s important to understand that the effects of arthritis typically are experienced gradually, as part of the natural aging process. More often than not, spinal arthritis in its early stages will produce no symptoms at all. However, as the cartilage associated with the spinal joints deteriorates over time, it becomes more and more likely that symptoms such as localized pain, radiating pain, tingling, numbness, or muscle weakness may arise.
Conservative Spinal Arthritis Treatment
Spinal arthritis can strike any level of the spine, but is most common in the flexible cervical (neck) and lumbar (lower back) regions. Regardless of the location affected by the condition, most people suffering from spinal arthritis symptoms find that they are able to gain relief through a regimen of doctor-recommended conservative treatment methods. These include:
- A short period of bed rest
- A neck or back brace
- Lifestyle modification
- Physical therapy
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
- Corticosteroid injections
- Gentle exercise or stretching
- Alternative methods such as acupuncture, therapeutic massage, or chiropractic therapy
If Surgery Becomes an Option
Arthritis often leads to the formation of bone spurs, which can begin to compress nerve roots or the spinal cord itself. A small percentage of people with arthritis-related bone spurs may discover that conservative treatment is not enough. The orthopedic specialists at Laser Spine Institute use revolutionary endoscopic technology to perform minimally invasive, outpatient procedures specifically designed to alleviate the debilitating symptoms of spinal arthritis. Contact Laser Spine Institute to learn more or for a consultation with a member of our medical staff.
Spinal conditions treated at Laser Spine Institute:
Advantages of surgery at Laser Spine Institute:
- Outpatient procedure
- No lengthy recovery
- Less than 1-inch incision
- No fusions or hardware
- 93.8% patient satisfaction
Laser Spine Institute makes the Inc. 500/5000 list for 2010!
In 2010, Inc. Magazine honored Laser Spine Institute with inclusion in its 500/5000 list of the fastest-growing, private companies as determined by number of employees and revenue growth over the last three years. Laser Spine Institute ranked No. 1,140 overall and No. 82 in the healthcare category.
Laser Spine Institute offers a successful alternative to traditional open back and neck surgeries and fusions.
The orthopedic surgeons at LSI can correct a variety of back and neck conditions through the use of minimally
invasive, endoscopic, outpatient procedures.