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EDISCSCULPTSince back pain is so ubiquitous, it can be hard to know when to seek medical treatment. In addition, it can be difficult to know whether a symptom needs treatment, or is simply a part of normal aging; or whether an injury can heal on its own without medical intervention. While rest, exercise, or a chiropractor are enough to solve the majority of back problems, you should see a doctor if you have symptoms of chronic back pain, or if your symptoms which go beyond simple back pain.
Chronic back pain has a radiating effect on quality of life which extends far beyond simple discomfort. It is associated with depression, insomnia, and a weakened immune system. Like any chronic condition, it can also reduce your productivity as a worker or even make it impossible for you to perform certain jobs - to say nothing of the effect it has on personal and family life. For these reasons, it is important to seek effective treatment if you have symptoms of a serious back problem.
Signs to Look For
- Pain which persists for several months
- Pain which prevents you from living your day-to-day life
- Pain which extends down the back of the leg
- Weakness, tingling, or numbness in the legs and arms
- Increase of pain when coughing or bending at the waist
- Increase in pain after sitting or standing for a long period of time
- Fever and/or painful urination
- Pain accompanied by sudden, unexplained weight loss
These symptoms can indicate a variety of medical conditions, including sciatica, arthritis, stenosis, or herniated disc. In very rare cases, back pain may be an indication of infection or cancer. For most people, these issues are not a concern, but those who have a family history of cancer, a weakened immune system, or a history of urinary tract infections should be especially cautious regarding back pain.
Laser Back Surgery
Following a diagnosis of a back problem such as stenosis or a herniated disc, your doctor will most likely prescribe a conservative regimen of treatment, which may include physical therapy and medication. While this approach can be effective for some patients, many people find that their symptoms are not relieved. In these cases, it is time to consider surgery.
Both doctors and patients are often reserved about turning to traditional open back surgery. Patients tend to be concerned about the long recovery time and potential side effects, while doctors are hesitant to recommend major surgery unless absolutely necessary.
Laser back surgery is a terrific option for treating most common back conditions, especially if you you have been hesitant about seeking surgery for yourself because of your own misgivings, or have been told by your doctor that you are not a candidate for traditional open back surgery. Using cutting-edge laser technology and a fiber optic camera, the surgeon is able to treat spinal problems with only a small incision. This allows the back to stay stable, keeps scarring at a minimum, and allows the patient to heal quickly and return to everyday life soon.
Only a doctor can tell you if laser back surgery is the right treatment for you. However, if you have chronic back pain and other symptoms, have been recommended to have back surgery in the past, or have been diagnosed with a common spinal condition, then it is likely that you are a good candidate for laser back surgery.
To discuss the option of laser back surgery with a leading doctor in the field, please call the Datta Endoscopic Back Surgery and Pain Center at 212-420-0312.
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