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How to Treat Spinal Stenosis

Treat Spinal Stenosis

If you’ve ever wondered how to treat spinal stenosis, you may be surprised to know that there are a variety of options available to you. From conservative, non-invasive treatments to endoscopic procedures that enable you to return home the very same day, there are many treatments to choose from.

What is Spinal Stenosis?

First of all, let’s discuss what spinal stenosis is. Your spine is comprised of stacked vertebrae and protective intervertebral discs. With age, these discs begin to deteriorate and can shift or become damaged. For instance, a herniated disc leaks its disc material into the spinal canal, while a bulging disc pushes beyond its normal perimeter and protrudes into the spinal canal. Either way, the spinal canal itself becomes narrower—this narrowing is referred to as “stenosis.” The problem with spinal stenosis is that the spinal nerves have less room. Nerve roots, therefore, can become trapped, pinched, or compressed within the foramen (canals through which nerves travel), giving rise to symptoms like weakness, localized pain, traveling pain, loss of feeling, or a “pins-and-needles” sensation.

Treatment Options

If you attempt non-invasive treatments such as medication, physiotherapy, and rest, and find them to be ineffective, you may explore surgical options to treat your condition, such as:

  • Disc removal
  • Removal of spinal bone
  • Spinal fusion
  • Artificial disc replacement surgery

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Thanks to the experts at Laser Spine Institute (LSI), there are alternatives to traditional, open spine operations like the ones listed above. Our practice is focused exclusively on endoscopic technology, a revolutionary medical approach that allows us to open narrowed areas of the spinal column on an outpatient basis. Now, there is more freedom than ever in knowing how to treat spinal stenosis. Contact us today for a free review of your MRI or CT scan. Let us help you rediscover a life without pain.

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

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