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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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Torn Disc
- Torn Disc Overview
  - What Are Torn Discs?
Types of Torn Discs
- Types of Torn Discs
  - Cervical
  - Thoracic
  - Lumbar
  - Back
    - Lower Back
Torn Disc Symptoms
- Torn Disc Symptoms
Torn Disc Treatment
- Torn Disc Treatment
Torn Disc Prevention
- Torn Disc Prevention
Torn Disc Risk Factors
- Torn Disc Risk Factors
  - Aging

Alternative Treatments for a Torn Disc

Anyone who has experienced a torn disc knows how much pain and discomfort this spinal condition can cause. Many individuals also encounter numbness, tingling, spasms, and muscle weakness in the neck, back and extremities. These uncomfortable symptoms lead many individuals to seek treatment from a doctor.

What is a Torn Disc?

Since each intervertebral disc is subject to a great deal of wear and tear, its annulus fibrosus (the tough exterior) is susceptible to developing a crack or tear. People between the ages of 30 and 50 are especially prone to an intervertebral disc tear, since discs tend to dry out and shrink over time. Traumatic injury can also cause a disc to tear, and may occur as the result of a car accident, athletic injury, or any other sudden impact. A torn disc can become quite painful when disc tissue seeps through the tear, enters into the spinal canal, and compresses a spinal nerve.

How is a Torn Disc Treated?

Most doctors begin treatment for a torn disc through conservative means, including over-the-counter pain medications, behavior modification, physical therapy, and intermittent rest. Many patients choose to supplement these treatments with alternative therapies. Though some holistic approaches have garnered controversy, a number of patients attribute relief to one or more of the following:

Acupuncture
Chiropractics
Massage therapy
Herbal supplements
Yoga
Pilates

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If conservative and alternative treatments prove ineffective, a doctor may recommend open back surgery. In order to avoid a hospital stay, general anesthesia, and lengthy recovery, patients may want to consider the minimally invasive outpatient procedures performed at Laser Spine Institute. Contact us to learn how our safe and effective endoscopic procedures can be used to treat a torn disc.

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

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