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Spinal Canal Stenosis Treatment

As is the case with most types of degenerative spine conditions, spinal canal stenosis treatment is usually first attempted conservatively with a combination of nonsurgical techniques. The difficulty with stenosis, however, is that once the spinal canal becomes narrowed – usually as a result of disc herniation, arthritic inflammation, or the development of bone spurs – noninvasive treatments may not offer sufficient, long-term relief. For patients who suffer with chronic back or neck pain, and have found noninvasive treatments to be ineffective, spine surgery becomes a realistic option.

Spinal Deterioration

Spinal canal stenosis is a type of spine deterioration that is usually caused by the natural degeneration of the spinal anatomy. As an individual grows older, the central canal – which acts as a sheath around the spinal cord – gradually constricts. Should the stenosis result in the compression of the spinal cord or any of the nerve roots that branch off the cord, pain and other symptoms can occur.

The first step prior to beginning spinal canal stenosis treatment is to diagnose the location and cause of the stenosis. In most cases, proper diagnosis will require a doctor to review your medical history, conduct a physical examination, and schedule an MRI or CT scan. Once stenosis is identified, the doctor will usually first attempt to manage the patient’s symptoms and alleviate the compression with a series of conservative techniques, such as pain medication, anti-inflammatories, heat therapy and exercise.

The Benefits of Laser Spine Institute

For patients who do not respond to conservative treatments, surgical adjustment may be suggested to create additional space in the central canal and decompress the spinal cord. If this is your prognosis, contact Laser Spine Institute to learn about our minimally invasive, endoscopic procedures. These procedures offer many benefits over traditional spine surgery, namely:

• Our procedures are completed on an outpatient basis.
• We use the latest in gentle laser technology.
• Our state-of-the-art techniques require a fraction of the recovery and rehabilitation associated with open spine surgeries.
• Our procedures do not require the installation of bone grafts or any hardware.
• The procedures offered at Laser Spine Institute are safe and effective and have significantly fewer post-operative risks than other spine surgeries

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To learn more about spinal canal stenosis treatment and to schedule a consultation, contact Laser Spine Institute today.

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