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Lower Back Pain Treatment

Lower back pain treatment almost always begins with conservative, non-invasive treatments. Because the lumbar region of the spine is involved in so many of our daily movements, it is a part of our body that is highly susceptible to deterioration; however, most cases of lower back pain can effectively heal themselves in a matter of weeks with the proper rehabilitation plan.

The Benefits of Remaining Active

Relief from discomfort in the lumbar spine can take many different forms, but you should make sure you work with your doctor or a physical therapist to create a treatment plan that is right for you. Pain medication, anti-inflammatory injections, heat packs, and acupuncture for low back pain are all traditional options that have proven effective. Many patients’ first instinct when they experience lumbar discomfort is to rest in bed. Although this may help relieve the pain at first, remaining sedentary will ultimately worsen your condition.

There are several ways that bed rest can exacerbate lumbar back pain:

• Immobility can cause joint stiffness
• Circulation decreases
• Muscle mass is reduced
• Flexibility and range of motion are lost

There are many ways to remain active without putting undue stress on your spine:

• Gentle physical therapy
• Mild low back pain stretches
• Low-impact exercises, like walking and swimming

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Additional Treatment Options

If you attempt several weeks of conservative treatment and are still unable to achieve lower back pain relief, your doctor may suggest that you consider a more advanced approach to pain relief. If this is the case, the experts at Laser Spine Institute (LSI) would like to tell you more about our minimally invasive alternatives to traditional open back surgeries. Our endoscopic procedures are performed on an outpatient basis so that you can get back to living a full life as soon as possible. Contact us today for more information about lower back pain treatment, or for a free review of your MRI or CT scan.

Please note: Laser Spine Institute currently does not perform endoscopic procedures on the thoracic spine.