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Herniated Disc Pain Relief

Herniated disc pain relief can take many forms, but the most important thing to remember is that a herniated disc applies painful pressure to the spinal nerves. Therefore, if you want a treatment to have a chance of delivering permanent relief, that treatment must be aimed at releasing nerves from impingement.

A herniated disc is usually the result of spinal injury and aging. As we age, the cartilaginous discs that connect the vertebrae become dry, weak, and vulnerable to damage. The inner disc material may press against the disc wall, causing the disc to protrude beyond its normal perimeter (bulging disc), or the disc wall can tear and leak its inner fluid into the spinal canal. A disc that has broken open is a herniated disc. However, it is not necessarily the tear itself that is painful. Instead, surrounding nerve roots can be pinched by disc material, which can cause nerves then send distress signals (pain) to certain parts of the body. Compressed nerves also can fail in their ability to send signals, which results in feelings like numbness, tingling, and muscle weakness. True herniated disc pain relief, like hernia disc surgery and other disc surgery options, must be targeted at releasing neural compression.

The open canals on either side of the vertebrae are called foramina (singular, foramen). Foramina are passageways for the nerves to enter and exit the spinal canal on their way to other parts of the body. At Laser Spine Institute (LSI), a back disc surgery called a foraminotomy is aimed at removing damaged disc material and gently widening the foramen so that the nerves can function freely. This procedure is done using minimally invasive techniques. The doctor simply makes a small incision, inserts a thin tube, gently moves muscle aside, and extracts the disc material that is infringing on the nerves. The procedure generally takes less than an hour and is performed using only local anesthesia and deep IV sedation. Disc surgery recovery is far faster with a minimally invasive procedure when compared to traditional, open-spine surgeries.

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If you would like more information about endoscopic foraminotomies or other outpatient procedures for herniated disc pain relief, contact Laser Spine Institute (LSI). Our surgeons are at the forefront of endoscopic technology and we would be happy to review your MRI or CT scan, completely free of charge.

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