Treatment Options For Spinal Stenosis -- Nonsurgical and Surgical Approaches
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Article Title: Treatment Options For Spinal Stenosis -- Nonsurgical and Surgical Approaches
Author: Patrick Foote
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If you�ve been diagnosed with spinal stenosis, treatment is probably in the forefront of your mind. What will it finally take to make your pain and discomfort go away? Will you need to attend rigorous, painful physical therapy sessions? Is an invasive operation on the horizon? What if nothing ever relieves your pain? You�re not alone in asking these questions � they�re all normal questions for individuals who have recently received a spinal stenosis diagnosis. So what are the answers? How is the condition treated?
Conservative, Nonsurgical Treatments
Most patients who are diagnosed with spinal stenosis will benefit from the use of conservative, nonsurgical treatments. This can include one or more of the following treatments:
- Medication: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen and naproxen provide the relief that many patients need. If you suffer from a cardiovascular or gastrointestinal condition, then your physician may advise you to take an over-the-counter analgesic like acetaminophen instead. If over-the-counter medications prove ineffective, you may be prescribed a narcotic pain reliever or muscle relaxant.
- Physical therapy: While most individuals think of physical therapy as a grueling workout, it can actually involve many techniques other than strength training. For instance, a physical therapist may help you stretch the muscles and ligaments in your neck and back in an effort to relieve tension. Physical therapy can also involve transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), ultrasound therapy, and massage therapy, among other techniques.
- Lifestyle modifications: Changing some of your unhealthy behaviors may prove essential for improving your spinal health. Being overweight, leading a sedentary lifestyle, using tobacco products, and abusing alcohol can all have detrimental effects on the spine. Before you make any of these changes on your own, be sure to consult with your physician to make certain that a lifestyle modification is necessary.
- Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM): You may find that an alternative therapy (either used independently or in conjunction with a conservative treatment) may relieve your discomfort. Popular CAM therapies include acupuncture, acupressure, aroma therapy, chiropractic manipulation, and hypnotism, to name a few.
Surgical Treatments
If conservative treatments fail to relieve your pain and discomfort, your physician may recommend a surgical procedure to decompress a spinal nerve, nerve root, or the spinal cord itself. You may want to ask your physician if you�re a candidate for a minimally invasive alternative to open neck or back surgery. Unlike traditional decompression surgeries, endoscopic procedures are performed on an outpatient basis, through a very small incision that leaves minimal scarring. The surgeon accesses the spine through a series of tubes that gently separate muscles and other soft tissues as opposed to dissecting them. A camera (endoscope) and surgical tools are fed through the tube and the surgeon removes the portion of spinal anatomy or debris that is causing neural compression. Most patients can resume their daily activities within a few weeks following their procedure, and some even experience immediate relief.
Consult With Your Physician
If you want to learn more about the various spinal stenosis treatment options, make an appointment with your physician.
About The Author: Patrick Foote is the Director of eBusiness at Laser Spine Institute, the leader in endoscopic spine surgery. Laser Spine Institute specializes in safe and effective outpatient spinal stenosis treatment. http://www.laserspineinstitute.com/back_problems/spinal_stenosis/treatment/
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Article Title: Treatment Options For Spinal Stenosis -- Nonsurgical and Surgical Approaches
Author: Patrick Foote
Word Count: 534
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Format: 64cpl
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If you�ve been diagnosed with spinal stenosis, treatment is probably in the forefront of your mind. What will it finally take to make your pain and discomfort go away? Will you need to attend rigorous, painful physical therapy sessions? Is an invasive operation on the horizon? What if nothing ever relieves your pain? You�re not alone in asking these questions � they�re all normal questions for individuals who have recently received a spinal stenosis diagnosis. So what are the answers? How is the condition treated?
Conservative, Nonsurgical Treatments
Most patients who are diagnosed with spinal stenosis will benefit from the use of conservative, nonsurgical treatments. This can include one or more of the following treatments:
- Medication: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen and naproxen provide the relief that many patients need. If you suffer from a cardiovascular or gastrointestinal condition, then your physician may advise you to take an over-the-counter analgesic like acetaminophen instead. If over-the-counter medications prove ineffective, you may be prescribed a narcotic pain reliever or muscle relaxant.
- Physical therapy: While most individuals think of physical therapy as a grueling workout, it can actually involve many techniques other than strength training. For instance, a physical therapist may help you stretch the muscles and ligaments in your neck and back in an effort to relieve tension. Physical therapy can also involve transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), ultrasound therapy, and massage therapy, among other techniques.
- Lifestyle modifications: Changing some of your unhealthy behaviors may prove essential for improving your spinal health. Being overweight, leading a sedentary lifestyle, using tobacco products, and abusing alcohol can all have detrimental effects on the spine. Before you make any of these changes on your own, be sure to consult with your physician to make certain that a lifestyle modification is necessary.
- Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM): You may find that an alternative therapy (either used independently or in conjunction with a conservative treatment) may relieve your discomfort. Popular CAM therapies include acupuncture, acupressure, aroma therapy, chiropractic manipulation, and hypnotism, to name a few.
Surgical Treatments
If conservative treatments fail to relieve your pain and discomfort, your physician may recommend a surgical procedure to decompress a spinal nerve, nerve root, or the spinal cord itself. You may want to ask your physician if you�re a candidate for a minimally invasive alternative to open neck or back surgery. Unlike traditional decompression surgeries, endoscopic procedures are performed on an outpatient basis, through a very small incision that leaves minimal scarring. The surgeon accesses the spine through a series of tubes that gently separate muscles and other soft tissues as opposed to dissecting them. A camera (endoscope) and surgical tools are fed through the tube and the surgeon removes the portion of spinal anatomy or debris that is causing neural compression. Most patients can resume their daily activities within a few weeks following their procedure, and some even experience immediate relief.
Consult With Your Physician
If you want to learn more about the various spinal stenosis treatment options, make an appointment with your physician.
About The Author: Patrick Foote is the Director of eBusiness at Laser Spine Institute, the leader in endoscopic spine surgery. Laser Spine Institute specializes in safe and effective outpatient spinal stenosis treatment. http://www.laserspineinstitute.com/back_problems/spinal_stenosis/treatment/
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