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Laser Spine Institute's minimally invasive procedures are the safe and effective alternative to open neck or back surgery.

Our revolutionary endoscopic surgical techniques are proven to help patients return to their normal, active lifestyles. Every month, more people come to Laser Spine Institute for help in relieving their neck and back pain than to any other spine surgery center in the world.
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There are many spinal conditions that are treated at the Laser Spine Institute. All procedures are uniquely designed and developed to provide patients with the best possible medical care.More on endoscopic spine procedures
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Chronic Pain

Chronic pain is defined as pain that persists longer than 3 months, although some physicians use the criteria of 6 months. Specifically as it relates to your spine, this type of pain can persist in the neck, back, and extremities and is caused by nerve compression, or pressure placed upon spinal nerves. When a spinal nerve or the spinal cord becomes compressed, pain and other potentially debilitating symptoms can arise.

Causes of Chronic Pain

Spinal nerve compression can occur at any level of the spine, and can be the result of any of a variety of degenerative spine conditions, including:

Bone spurs
Bulging disc
Herniated disc
Spinal stenosis
And more

Treatment of Chronic Pain

If lasting pain has forced you to visit your primary care physician for help, you'll likely be recommended to try any of a variety of conservative, nonsurgical methods to help ease your pain and other symptoms resulting from your spinal condition. The good news is that these treatments are often very effective in reducing the chronic pain, numbness, weakness, and tingling you might be experiencing. These treatment options can include:

Physical therapy
Exercise
Stretching
Hot/cold therapy
Pain medications
TENS
Chiropractic treatments

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Minimally Invasive Alternatives

If you've been diagnosed with chronic pain tried any or all of these conservative treatments in an effort to ease your chronic pain but have failed to see results, you may turn to elective surgery as a last resort for severe chronic pain. Tens of thousands of patients have trusted Laser Spine Institute and our revolutionary endoscopic procedures that are safe, effective, and minimally invasive alternatives to open back surgery. Contact us today to find out more about how our procedures may be able to help you rediscover your life without back and neck pain.

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

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