Spine Care and Surgery
Spine care and surgery focus on diagnosing, managing, and treating disorders of the spine. From conservative therapies to advanced surgical procedures, spine care addresses a wide range of conditions affecting the back and neck.
Common Spine Conditions Treated
- Herniated Discs: Bulging or ruptured discs that compress spinal nerves, causing pain and mobility issues.
- Spinal Stenosis: Narrowing of the spinal canal, which can put pressure on nerves and lead to pain, numbness, or weakness.
- Scoliosis: Abnormal curvature of the spine, often treated through bracing or corrective surgery.
- Degenerative Disc Disease: Wear and tear of spinal discs that cause pain and limited movement.
- Sciatica: Compression of the sciatic nerve, resulting in pain that radiates down the leg.
Non-Surgical Treatments
- Physical Therapy: Strengthening exercises and stretches to improve spine function and reduce pain.
- Pain Management: Medication, injections, or nerve blocks to alleviate chronic pain.
- Spinal Decompression: Non-surgical techniques to relieve pressure on spinal discs and nerves.
Surgical Options
- Discectomy: Removal of a portion of a herniated disc to relieve nerve compression.
- Spinal Fusion: Fusing two or more vertebrae to stabilize the spine and reduce pain.
- Laminectomy: Removal of part of the vertebra to alleviate pressure on the spinal cord or nerves.
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: Smaller incisions and advanced techniques to treat spinal issues with reduced recovery time.
Rehabilitation and Recovery
Post-surgery rehabilitation involves physical therapy to regain mobility, flexibility, and strength, allowing patients to return to normal activities with improved spine health.