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A herniated disc can cause a wide range of symptoms, including not only back pain but leg pain, muscle weakness, sciatica, and tingling or numbness in the extremities. For these reasons, it can be physically debilitating and have a heavy impact on lifestyle. Fortunately, even the worst cases tend to be highly treatable, now more than ever thanks to the advent of cutting-edge, minimally-invasive laser surgery procedures.

When about to undergo any surgery, patients tend to be filled with a wide range of questions and anxieties: Will the surgery work? Will there be side-effects? How long will the recovery be?

In the case of laser surgery to treat herniated discs, these worries are easily allayed; it is a remarkably effective and the impact on day-to-day life is minimal. However, one question still nags at the minds of many patients: Will the same problem occur later on? Rightfully so, patients want to be assured that surgery will be a permanent fix, and laser disc surgery almost always is.

The spine is one of the most delicate parts of the body, in addition to being vitally important. Because of the long recovery time and the serious nature of the procedure, back surgery is only considered by surgeons as a last resort in situations where the benefits clearly outweigh the risks. It is indicated in cases of severe pain which cannot be treated otherwise, or when muscle weakness or other serious neurological problems are occurring. In these cases, the quality of life is usually greatly improved, and serious complications are rare.

Laser spine treatment can treat a number of back problems safely and effectively in a less invasive manner than traditional spine surgery. Laser spine surgery is much easier on the patient than traditional surgery; in fact, patients can often have the procedures done in office and go home the same day. The healing process is much quicker as well. Most of the time, no hospital stays are required and downtime is minimal.