Who is the Best Hernia Surgeon in Manhattan

Disc hernias are one of the most common spine problems around. In fact, x-rays show that many people have disc hernias without even knowing it. Although some cases are asymptomatic, many patients experience moderate to severe pain from their disc hernia, and that pain can be accompanied by muscle weakness or numbness.

It's often the case that hernias can be treated without surgery using methods like:

• Rest
  
• Chiropractic treatment
  
• Weight loss
  
• Cessation of smoking
  
• Physical therapy
  
• Epidural steroid injections
  

These methods reduce inflammation in the affected areas, promote healing, and reduce the amount of weight placed on the discs. Non-surgical methods are always preferable to surgical methods, because even the most minimally invasive surgery comes with downtime, costs, and a risk of side effects.

In some cases, the hernia doesn't respond to these treatments. In other cases, symptoms are severe or getting progressively worse. In such situations, surgery may be called for. It's preferable to find a hernia surgeon who performs laser back surgery, which is a minimally invasive spine surgery.

Even if spine surgery is performed, it will be supported by other treatments and lifestyle changes. For example, physical therapy will play a key role in the recovery period, and lifestyle changes like losing weight and exercising regularly go a long way towards preventing future back problems. What's more, these simple lifestyle changes will contribute to your overall physical health, not just your spine health.

The best hernia surgeon in Manhattan is Dr. Sukdeb Datta, who heads the Datta Endoscopic Back Surgery and Pain Center. Dr. Datta has dedicated his career to helping his patients achieve long-term pain relief using the most modern and minimally invasive procedures available, including laser spine surgery.

If you are interested in learning more about what treatment is right for your disc hernia, please click below and enter your information or call Dr. Datta at (646) 374-1799.