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Upper Back and Neck Pain Relief

Upper back and neck pain relief generally can be achieved without surgery, although the method of pain management depends on the cause and severity of the symptoms. More often than not, pain in the upper back or neck comes from a sprained ligament or strained muscle, caused by violent collision, repetitive poor posture, or even by sleeping with your head in an awkward position. This kind of pain will fade over time, and normally can be managed by taking an over-the-counter analgesic or anti-inflammatory medicine.

In some cases, pain in the cervical (neck) or thoracic (upper back) regions of the spine is caused by a compressed or irritated nerve root. This kind of pain, often the result of a herniated disc or bulging disc, can be accompanied by other symptoms, including tingling, numbness, muscle weakness or pain that radiates through the shoulders and down the arms. This, too, can normally be managed non-surgically, using conservative treatments that include physical therapy, exercise, rest, behavior modification and prescription or over-the-counter pain medication.

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If neck relief still cannot be achieved despite weeks or months of conservative treatment, a doctor might suggest surgery as an option for upper back and neck pain relief. Traditionally, operations to treat a herniated disc or bulging disc involve the removal of a large portion of the adjacent vertebrae, along with spinal fusion or disc replacement using a bone graft. Patients who undergo this kind of surgery can expect a long hospital stay and a lengthy recuperation.

There is an alternative, however. Thousands of patients have found back and neck pain relief at Laser Spine Institute (LSI), where our surgeons use gentle, endoscopic techniques to perform minimally invasive, outpatient procedures to help patients rediscover lives without pain. Contact LSI to learn more, 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.